Suntory Yamazaki 1993 Peated Malt Cask #70044

Suntory Yamazaki 1993/2005 12 Year Old

Yamazaki distillery was established in 1923 by the Kotobukiya Company, owned by Shinjiro Torii. It is located in Yamazaki, a small town situated between Kyoto and Osaka. Production started in 1924 with Masataka Taketsuru, the future founder of Yoichi distillery, as distillery manager. Kotobukiya changed its name to Suntory in 1929, and their first...

Score 88/100

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old

Yamazaki is the first distillery in Japan, founded by Shinjiro Torri, in collaboration with his protégé Masetaka Taketsuru (who would later go hiw own way with Yoichi and Miyagikyo). This Yamazaki 18 Year Old is praised around the world and has won many prizes. This sherry butt matured Japanese whisky is not cheap. Around 150 EUR. The nose is...

Score 89/100

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old

I had a bottle of Yamazaki in my cabinet since a few months and i expected to taste it with Sashimi. Tonight I poured 3 cl in a classic malt glass and, at last, tasted it neat with some of those beloved japanese dishes and, well...I was a bit disappointed. I liked the very shy and delicate touch of smoke (can it even be called smoke ?) in the...

Score 82/100

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old

Tasting Notes Appearance: Honey gold Nose: Insistent Sweet, floral, tropical fruits, mild honey Palate: Smooth and steady Starts sweet, developing spiciness initially, fruity, creamy, mild citrus Finish: Medium Sweetness lingers, mild spiciness, fruits and vanilla pudding As with most Japanese whiskies I've tasted, this one drowns easily in water,...

Score 84/100