THE YAMAZAKI SINGLE MALT WHISKY

The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky is made by selecting the finest malt whiskies produced at the Yamazaki Distillery-the oldest malt whisky distillery in Japan- which are then combined by our team of blenders to create an exquisite balance of flavors and aromas. The Yamazaki has won numerous awards at prestigious international competitions, and is much sought after by whisky aficionados around the world.

THE YAMAZAKI DISTILLER'S RESERVE

Mild, fruity nose and gentle sweetness

A variety of malt whiskies produced at the Yamazaki Distillery, included those aged in Mizunara (Japanaese oak) casks and innovative wine casks, have been combined to create this single malt. The result is a rich marriage that brings together the flavors and aromas of different Yamazaki malts.

Tasting Notes
Mild with fresh fruit.

Color

: Gold

Nose

: Strawberry, cherry, Mizunara (Japanese oak)

Palate

: Raspberry, white peach, touch of coconut

Finish

: Sweet vanilla, clear finish with, hint of cinnamon

THE YAMAZAKI 12 Years Old

Subtle and complex depth of flavors

Delicate and elegant flavors define this world-renowned Japanese single malt. An endlessly complex, multi-layered flavor profile that continues to hold the whisky world spellbound.

Tasting Notes
Succulent with soft fruit.

Color

: Pure gold

Nose

: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak)

Palate

: Coconut, cranberry, butter

Finish

: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish

THE YAMAZAKI 18 Years Old

Depth and astonishing maturity

This full-bodied whisky is made up of malt whiskiess aged for at least 18 years, included those aged in sherry casks, and owes its complexity to patient finishing. A finely aged malt whisky, matured to perfection.

Tasting Notes
Rich with mature autumn fruit.

Color

: Deep amber

Nose

: Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak)

Palate

: Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate

Finish

: Long, spicy, smooth

THE YAMAZAKI 25 Years Old

Deep and complex with dried fruit. A quintessential Yamazaki multi-layered blend with Mizunara and Japanese notes.

Tasting Notes

Color

: Amber

Nose

: Mizunara smoky notes of incense, followed by a complex bouquet of mature kaki persimmon and ume plum notes.

Palate

: A smoky first sip of Mizunara sandalwood notes that open and deepen into complex layers of kaki persimmon subtle sweetness, tart ume plum notes and gentle shoga ginger spicy notes.

Finish

: Profound long finish with Mizunara smokiness and lingering subtly sweet wood notes that remain.

THE YAMAZAKI Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION

A blend of diverse malts for Yamazaki, including Mizunara cask and Spanish oak cask whiskies.

Yamazaki, at the foothills of Mt. Tenno southwest of Kyoto, is known as the birthplace of Japanese whisky. For more than a century, the Yamazaki Distillery in this location has been carving out the history of Japanese whisky, continuing the quest for ever higher quality. “Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION” is a bottle showcasing the art of whisky making at the Yamazaki Distillery and the story it has woven.

Tasting Notes

Color

: Reddish amber hues

Nose

: Dried persimmons (richly sweet), clove accent.

Palate

: Richly complex, orange marmalade, adzuki-like sweetness.

Finish

: A complex, long-lingering mix of smoky, spicy, and other flavors.