Yamazaki single malt whisky is made from the purest natural ingredients distilled through the art of Japanese craftsmanship in perfect harmony with nature. The whiskies are handcrafted at Japan’s oldest distillery, built by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii in 1923. The distillery is situated in the Vale of Yamazaki on the outskirts of Kyoto, an ideal environment for whisky production where the same exceptionally pure waters used in Japan’s most esteemed tea ceremonies are used to produce Yamazaki whiskies.
“Single malt whisky lovers in this country are going to be very impressed by the complexity of flavors and aromas in the Suntory Yamazaki family of single malt whiskies,” said noted whisky expert Lincoln Henderson, who led a tasting of a full flight of Yamazaki whiskies at tonight’s event, including 18-Year, 12-Year, and Sherry Wood.
“The aroma of the full-bodied Yamazaki 18-Year, for example, has notes of prune, toffee, marmalade jam, mandarin orange, honey and strawberry, and tastes of sherry, butter cream and spice. The Yamazaki 12-Year shows a superb balance of three oak barrel types (American, Spanish and Japanese) that is only realized in Japan. Its round and mellow flavor has a pleasant woodiness with notes of cherry, vanilla cream, and prune.”
The complex aromas and flavors of Suntory Yamazaki can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. To appreciate its rich, fruity aroma, Suntory recommends enjoying Yamazaki straight. On the rocks is an excellent way to appreciate its smoothness and flavor. Mixing Suntory Yamazaki with water and ice, a popular method in Japan, makes for a smooth, light drink ideally suited to drinking with meals and goes especially well with sushi and other Japanese dishes.
