Yamazaki 18 Year Old is a premium Japanese single malt from Suntory’s Yamazaki Distillery. Aged for 18 years, predominantly in sherry-seasoned casks, it delivers a deep, multi-layered profile with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and spice, finished with poise and length. A benchmark for Japanese whisky, prized by collectors and connoisseurs for its balance of sweetness, oak, and complexity.
Tasting notes
- Appearance: Deep amber.
- Nose: Rich sherry influence with dried fruits (prune, fig, raisin), dark chocolate and cocoa, orange zest, and spice (cinnamon, clove); hints of leather and oak.
- Palate: Full-bodied and silky; flavors of dried fruit, cocoa, coffee, toffee, and orange peel, supported by oak, vanilla, and spice.
- Finish: Long, warm, and elegant; cocoa and dried fruit fade into oak and subtle tobacco, with lingering spice.