Yamazaki 18 Year Old
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £589
- Community rating
- 4.73 / 5 (98 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Japan presents Yamazaki 18 Year Old, a whisky tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Toasted', capturing its unique climate. £589 might hint at exclusivity, but with a solid rating, perhaps it's justified.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Yamazaki 18 Year Old is a 18-year-old single malt from Yamazaki (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.7/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — sherried, smokey, fresh fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Japan presents Yamazaki 18 Year Old, a whisky tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Toasted', capturing its unique climate. £589 might hint at exclusivity, but with a solid rating, perhaps it's justified.
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