Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt (100th Anniversary Edition)

The Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt (100th Anniversary Edition) is a special celebratory release from the House of Suntory, honoring a century of Japanese whisky-making excellence. Produced at the legendary Yamazaki Distillery—Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery founded in 1923—this limited-edition bottling features the same high-quality liquid as the classic 12-year-old but is presented with a unique commemorative label and box. The design showcases the distillery from a low-angle perspective, a tribute to founder Shinjiro Torii’s vision of remaining grounded while pushing the boundaries of Japanese spirits.

On the nose, this 43% ABV single malt is remarkably fruity and refined, offering a vibrant bouquet of ripe peaches, pineapple, and candied orange peel, layered with the sweet floral scent of honeysuckle. Because it is matured in a combination of American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak, you’ll also pick up sophisticated notes of vanilla and the signature "temple incense" aroma that Mizunara is famous for. The palate is medium-bodied and exceptionally smooth, delivering flavors of coconut, creamy butter, and cranberry, which provide a perfect balance to the spiced wood undertones.

The finish is long and woody, trailing off with a pleasant mix of sweet ginger and cinnamon spice. For collectors and fans of Suntory, the Yamazaki 12th Anniversary Edition is a must-have milestone bottle that captures the essence of the "Mountain Cape" terroir. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or new to the category, this expression is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of pure water to let the delicate fruit and Mizunara oak layers fully unfurl.