The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whiskey 12yr

Wine Enthusiast 90 points – Smokiness is the defining characteristic of this golden single malt. The aroma is distinctly fruity, mixing fresh apple and tropical fruit with a touch of vanilla. But from the first sip, it’s all about the smoke, with just a little bit of fruit peeking through to the spicy, slightly hot finish..Kara Newman, December/2015Ultimate Beverage Challenge 93 points – Clean and fruit-forward bouquet with hints of honeysuckle, candied orange peel, cantaloupe, and bergamot. Caramel covered apple, mango, and peach continue this motif, with a touch of nutmeg and meringue. A delicate and remarkable whisky. – 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Finalist).April/2018Whisky Advocate 93 points – The first thing you notice is the elegant fragrance of lychee, spring blossoms, lily, rosewater, and raspberry meringue. Deeper in, grassy notes with star fruit, kumquat, and kaffir lime leaves. The flavors offer perfection in their simplicity: silky honey, soft spices, crystalized pineapple, barley sugar, lemon, and orange. On the finish, the spices chatter on and on as the sweet citrus and honey fade in and out. One to cherish.Reviewed by: Jonny McCormick (Spring 2018).April/2018 | Color:pure goldNose:persimmon, honey, clove, candied orange, peach, vanillaPalate:spiced wood, coconut, cranberry, butterFinish:sweet, woodsy, long finish