Yamazaki 18 Year Old

Yamazaki 18 Year Old is a premium Japanese blended whisky known for its exceptional quality and rich flavor profile. This whisky is produced by the Yamazaki distillery, one of Japan’s oldest and most renowned distilleries, located in the mountains outside of Kyoto.

The Yamazaki 18 Year Old is a blend of various malt and grain whiskies, aged in a combination of American, Spanish, and Japanese oak casks for a minimum of 18 years. The result is a complex and sophisticated whisky that is praised for its exotic and floral aroma, layered with hints of honey, dried fruit, and spices.

On the palate, the Yamazaki 18 Year Old is smooth and velvety, with a rich flavor profile that includes notes of dark chocolate, oak, and sherry. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a warm and smoky aftertaste.

Aside from its exceptional taste, the Yamazaki has won numerous awards and recognitions over the years. In 2015, it was named the World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. It has also won gold medals at several prestigious spirits competitions worldwide.

Due to its popularity and limited availability, the Yamazaki 18 Year Old is considered a highly collectible whisky, with prices ranging from 400 to 1,000 per bottle. However, for whisky aficionados and collectors, this premium Japanese blended whisky is worth every penny, offering an exceptional taste and aroma that is unmatched by any other whisky in its class.