Yamazaki 12 Year Old

Yamazaki 12 Year Old represents a pivotal moment in Japanese whisky history, originating from the nation’s first dedicated distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. Nestled between Osaka and Kyoto, the distillery’s diverse stills – a mix of shapes, sizes, and heating methods – yield a remarkably complex spirit. This single malt, first released in 1984, offers a delicate balance of fruit and spice, with notes of Mizunara oak contributing a unique, subtly incense-like character. At 43% ABV, Yamazaki 12 Year Old delivers a smooth, refined taste reflective of its meticulous production and extended maturation.