Yamazaki
Yamazaki
48%
18 Years
Released in May 2023 to celebrate the House of Suntory's 100th anniversary, this 18-year-old single malt whisky is aged exclusively in Japanese Mizunara oak casks, bottled at 96 proof and has a suggested retail price of $1,500.
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Molasses and honey intertwine as baking spice, anise, black tea, sandalwood and a hint of pepper pop in. This is luscious and rich, and I love the combination of sweet and spice.
Moderate mouthfeel in terms of viscosity. Nice texture; not heavily syrupy but pleasant. Black tea and molasses pop immediately on the palate, followed by honey, clove, anise, some sandalwood and a hint of cola and root beer. Weird, I know, but it’s there, and it rocks.
Long finish that's extremely well balanced. This tackles all of my previous Yamazaki complaints, which center around a meek, thin spirit. This is none of those things, and this release bowls me over with complexity and a realization that Yamazaki can be incredible... when Suntory wants it to be.
Lovely stuff. This is a Yama for the ages and a bold stroke in my portfolio of Japanese Whiskey reviews. So far it has no equal.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
