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Yamazaki 12 Years Old Reviews
- Distillery
- Suntory: Yamazaki
- Style
- Single Malt
- Release
- Unspecified
- Age
- 12 Years
- Alcohol
- 43% abv.
- Region
- Japan
- Bottled For
- Distillery
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YAMAZAKI Single Malt 12-Year Old Whisky This is a medium-bodied whisky with the aromas of dried fruits and honey. It has a delicate, mellow taste with a lingering, woody, dry finish.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Golden
- Nose
- Spicy Vanilla, Oak, Earthy Honey.
- Body
- Medium to Full Bodied
- Palate
- Dried fruit, Creme brulee, Clove, backed up with Peat and Woods.
- Finish
- Very smooth initially and a welcome warmth at finish.
The French and Italians didn\'t invent wine but became very famous for it, I suspect the same is happening with Japanese whisky.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Dmessmer
- Color
- Brownish gold.
- Nose
- Sweet and fruity.
- Body
- Slightly thick.
- Palate
- Started sweet, with hints of fruit. Definitely had a nutty flavor. Slight hints of salt and a clear woodiness emerged towards the end.
- Finish
- Very brief and clean.
I had been looking for a chance to taste some Japanese whisky, and finally had the chance with the Yamazaki. It definitely makes me want try some more, though this one didn't rank among my favorites.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Golden brown.
- Nose
- Woody and earthy, with a hint of fruit.
- Body
- A bit syrupy.
- Palate
- A bit of fruit. Tastes of nuts and definite wood flavors.
- Finish
- Surprisingly smooth for the all of the initial flavor and punch. Taste doesn't linger long at all.
My first Japanese whisky and it made me want to sample some more. I still prefer my Islay Scotches, but this was a worthwhile experience.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Golden.
- Nose
- Slightly sweet with earthy undertones.
- Body
- Slightly thick and syrupy.
- Palate
- Can definitely taste the sweetness of the sherry casks. Hints of fruit and a touch of cream.
- Finish
- Smooth, yet with just a hint of a burn. Doesn't last very long.
A nice Japanese whiskey that seems to be in the Speyside style. A little lacking in complexity, but definitely a worthy whiskey. This proves that the Japanese whiskeys can hold up to the Scotch single malts, no problem.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Sebastian
- Color
- A light gold with a slightly grassy hue
- Nose
- Sweet grass, mellow citrus, crème brûlée or brown sugar, faint spring or mineral water.
- Body
- Light to medium bodied, smooth and ever-so-slightly syrupy.
- Palate
- Lightly floral with hints of grass, delicate pear, and wet wood.
- Finish
- Thick and slow degrade like molasses, taste of pralines, slightly salty (reminiscent of beaches).
A delightful oriental take on Scotch Whisky, favoring the highlights of the Speyside region, influenced by the sea. A warm and worthy, buttery contender to other Speyside malts.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Trebor9
- Color
- Dark Gold with Bronze highlights.
- Nose
- Deep nose of cherries, vanilla, Xmas cake and caramel.
- Body
- Medium full body with slight oil.
- Palate
- First taste of sweet fruit, slight caramel and port wine.
- Finish
- Medium length finish of nutty malt, honey and dried fruit.
A very good rich and well balanced Japanese malt which needs time to grow on you - but worth the wait!
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Eyelah
- Color
- golden amber
- Nose
- at first whiff I pick up a repulsive, overwhelming nail polish remover/egg nog scent. BUT, after about 5 minutes of aeration and a wee drop of water this scent disappears, leaving a lemony zest, apple juice, slight vanilla scent.
- Body
- medium, young
- Palate
- zesty lemons, slight fruit, slight vanilla, and distinct toasted coconut? surprising pleasurable.
- Finish
- not a long finish, but warm and easy
My initial reaction to the nail polish remover/egg nog scent was repulsion, but after a significant amount of aeration and a drop of water that scent completely disappeared leaving a unique and complex tasting whisky. The japanese have done well.
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- golden amber
- Nose
- Vanilla and peat.
- Body
- Medium body but great for the age.
- Palate
- Vanilla, peat, spice
- Finish
- Light finish. Warm and delightful.
Very good whiskey, Suntory has done a good job. Best scotch outside Scotland. Great buy for money!!!
Yamazaki 12 years old
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- amber brassy gold
- Nose
- Estery and fragrant on the nose, the smell of egg nog ie nutmeg and all spice mabey mace too , very mouth watering,
- Body
- medium bodied and sensuous in the mouth
- Palate
- Nice aroma of chocolate and cherries, good whiff of thick cut orange marmalade. Nice dry taste in back of throat with wonderful dried fruits and plum.
- Finish
- very nice long finish not warm or hot but smooth
Seductive tast and feel, once youve had it you might never go back to any other sipping whisky. The Japanese got it all locked up with this one. Great price