Suntory Yamazaki Puncheon

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

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

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old

nose: heavy sherry influence, but not a bomb. There's a slight salty-smokiness (think lapsang souchong). Anise, menthol, dates, diced dried fruit, and soft mint close it out. palate: initially sweet, followed by oak (a little drying, but playing well off the background of a creme-based dessert with honey). Some sherry, but also malt, and almost a...

Score 89/100

Suntory Yamazaki 10 Year Old

This was my introduction to the world of Japanese malts, and to be honest it set me in good stead for the tastes to come. Since trying this i have preferred the whiskies of Japan, enjoying various Nikka, Hakushu and of course Yamazaki malts. It starts smooth, as i find most Japanese whiskies are, very easy to drink, but without the kick, strength...

Score 79/100