Yamazaki 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £139.95
- Community rating
- 4.37 / 5 (158 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- 12 years in the cask should count for something. Fresh fruit and honey are there if you look for them. Priced at £139.95, make of that what you will.
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Yamazaki 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Yamazaki (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.4/5 by the community. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — fresh fruit, honey, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
12 years in the cask should count for something. Fresh fruit and honey are there if you look for them. Priced at £139.95, make of that what you will.
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