Yamazaki 12 Year Old

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Japanese Whisky | 43% | 70cl

£139.95

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Description

Established in 1923 in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, Yamazaki is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery and the foundation of Suntory's whisky heritage. Nestled at the confluence of three rivers in a region long celebrated for the quality of its water, the distillery benefits from a humid, mist-laden microclimate and draws on a remarkable breadth of cask types and distillation techniques to craft its signature layered style.

The Yamazaki 12 Year Old is the distillery's classic age statement expression, built from carefully selected components aged in American, Spanish and Japanese Mizunara oak. Mizunara, a rare and prized Japanese oak, is notoriously difficult to work with but imparts an unmistakable aromatic complexity found nowhere else in whisky production. The expression has been recognised with Gold Medals at the International Spirits Challenge in both 2025 and 2026, affirming its standing as one of the world's most consistently celebrated single malts.

Tasting Note by Suntory:
Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak).
Palate: Coconut, cranberry, butter.
Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish.

Specifications

Type: Japanese Whisky
Region: Osaka
Country: Japan
Brand/Distillery: Suntory Yamazaki
Cask Type: -
Age: 12 Year Old
Volume: 70cl
ABV: 43%

This Japanese whisky features "precise and delicate flavour layers" with a sweeter taste and low smokiness. Customers praised the "sweet nose, spice on the tongue and addictive aftertaste." Most love it, though some noted recent price increases may not justify the cost. Delivery and packaging received consistent praise.

5 stars: 13 (76%)
4 stars: 3 (18%)
3 stars: 1 (6%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Great

Great whiskey

I have visited the distillery and have been hooked ever since

I have visited the distillery and have been hooked ever since. I always have a bottle on the go and this is a good price to add to my stocks.

Great whisky

So glad to receive my bottles today as usual well packed and delivered on time

Quite nice

Quite nice, with very precise and delicate flavour layers, however it was widely agreed that the exponential rise in prices for this over the last handful of years was not really worth the cost anymore

My favourite whiskey - I prefer a sweeter taste

My favourite whiskey - I prefer a sweeter taste and low smokeyness

Yamakazi 12 year -wow!

Excellent japanese whisky, so good I bought another bottle the following week! (100th anniversary of distillery edituon)

The whisky 5 star

The whisky 5 star, but slow delivery means only 3 stars overall.

Good

Good one

Excellent service

Unfortunately I can't review the whisky as it was a present but I can't fault the service. Would definitely recommend 👍

Great service and choice

Great service and choice. With quick turnaround on delivery, can't fault the service of JPHA

Exceptional Service

Competitively priced, beautifully packed and next day delivery. What more can I say. Recommend to anyone.

Brilliant whiskey

Perfect present

I bought this for a couple who love Japan and are whisky experts. They loved it!!!

Great service

Great selection of products and service. Would not hesitate in using this company again.

Yamazaki 12 Year Old

Bought as gift, so don’t know about taste, but speedy delivery and helpful service.

nice japanese whisky

Incredible! Beautiful!
Relatively new to the drinks, however I've been a big fan of the Yamazaki reserve, I decided to take the plunge and splash out for the 12 and it's become my favourite instantly!
This whisky is sweet on the nose, spice (not burn) on the tongue and an incredibly addictive after taste. It's taking all of my willpower to stop myself going back for more and more.

JPHA delivered the bottle with its display box (very appreciated) and there was ample padding ensuring the box is pristine. Very happy!