Yamazaki – 12 Year Old Watami Founder’s Choice 66cl (66cl, 43%)

Yamazaki – 12 Year Old Watami Founder’s Choice 66cl is a whisky from Yamazaki. Aged 12 years, bottled at 43% ABV, 66cl. Miki Watanabe, boss of the huge Watami chain of restaurants and Izakayas, (informal Japanese drinking establishment that serves food to accompany the drink) is the Richard Branson of Japanese business. He has made his own personality his main brand since coming straight out of university to found a single restaurant in 1984. He now has more than 630. Watami has also been doing its single malt whisky homework. It seems to have a tie up with Suntory and has blends and single malts available from their range. Please note minor tearing to label.