Region: Japan
Distillery: Yamazaki
Age: 18 Years
ABV: 43%
Cask: Ex-sherry cask
Size: 700 ml
A older version of this Yamazaki 18 years. A big favourite from the Suntory lineup and a highly awarded whisky. Largely matured in ex-sherry casks.
Color: Deep amber Nose: Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak) Palate: Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate. Finish: Long, spicy, smooth and a fair amount of cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. (Suntory's Tasting Notes)
Whiskyfun gave this 90 points. SWSC Double Gold Medal in 2005, IWSC Trophy in 2006 and ISC Gold in 2007. This is bottled prior to 2018.
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