Yamazaki 12 Years Old 2019 version 43% NV

Professional reviews

Whisky Notes (83)

Nose: fruity and sweet, with plenty of red apples, hints of marzipan, rice wine and a slightly synthetic, glue-like note. Slightly blossomy, perfumed even, like jasmin tea. Subtle hints of white grapes and dried flowers.

Mouth: a similar mix of (stewed) apples, pear compote and floral notes, or rather fragrant oak. A hint of vanilla, light caramel, fruit cake and bubblegum. Green melons and grapes again. Honey as well. It’s quite sweet, a bit docile and somehow quite feminine in style.

Finish: medium, on aromatic tea, apples and wood shavings.

A pioneering Japanese whisky, and a decent one. Very elegant and refined (a bit too soft perhaps), with plenty of floral notes and oriental touches

BOW (87)

Tasting Notes by Yamazaki ( Suntory )

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