Yamazaki
Suntory Yamazaki Pure Malt 12 Year Old - Bottled 1989
A true piece of Japanese whisky history, this early bottling of Yamazaki Pure Malt 12 Year Old represents the roots of what would later become one of the most celebrated single malts in the world. Released in 1989, it predates the global boom in Japanese whisky and carries the original “Pure Malt” designation used before the adoption of the “Single Malt” terminology.
Distilled at Japan’s pioneering Yamazaki distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, this expression captures the signature elegance that has defined the house style for decades. Expect soft orchard fruits, honeyed malt, delicate florals, and a subtle thread of Mizunara oak spice that builds with time in the glass. The finish lingers with notes of dried apricot, sweet vanilla, and gentle smoke.
Extremely scarce today, surviving bottles are highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike, not only for their liquid but for their role in the story of Japanese whisky. A rare opportunity to experience Yamazaki in its formative years.
| Tasting Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nose Honeyed malt, dried orchard fruit, sandalwood. |
Palete Silky peach, vanilla cream, toasted nuts, light smoke. |
Finish Long, refined, with sweet oak spice and dried fruit. |
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