Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £15000
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2005, this vintage Yamazaki at 56% ABV captures the distillery's foundational character—delicate wood, restrained smoke, and orchard fruit—at a pivotal moment in Japanese whisky history. The spirit reflects the distillery's maturation philosophy from its early decades, offering insight into how Yamazaki's house style developed. Essential for long-time enthusiasts and whisky historians tracking the distillery's evolution.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Yamazaki 1986 / Vintage Malt / Bot.2005 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is a from Yamazaki (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, toasted, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2005, this vintage Yamazaki at 56% ABV captures the distillery's foundational character—delicate wood, restrained smoke, and orchard fruit—at a pivotal moment in Japanese whisky history. The spirit reflects the distillery's maturation philosophy from its early decades, offering insight into how Yamazaki's house style developed. Essential for long-time enthusiasts and whisky historians tracking the distillery's evolution.
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