Yamazaki 10 Year Old Suntory Pure Malt - 1990s
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £599
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Yamazaki's 1990s-era 10 Year Old single malt represents Suntory's pioneering period in Japanese whisky, crafted before the category gained international recognition. Produced for the domestic Japanese market, this vintage expression carries the restrained elegance and precise oak management characteristic of the distillery's house style. A scarce window into Yamazaki's formative years, it speaks to the distillery's consistent pursuit of harmony between spirit and wood.
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Yamazaki 10 Year Old Suntory Pure Malt - 1990s is a 10-year-old single malt from Yamazaki (Japan), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Yamazaki's 1990s-era 10 Year Old single malt represents Suntory's pioneering period in Japanese whisky, crafted before the category gained international recognition. Produced for the domestic Japanese market, this vintage expression carries the restrained elegance and precise oak management characteristic of the distillery's house style. A scarce window into Yamazaki's formative years, it speaks to the distillery's consistent pursuit of harmony between spirit and wood.
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