Yamazaki 12 Year

This is the real deal for a 12yo. Very nice $179 at Dan Murphy's, everyone else seems to charge $250+. At $179 I should have grabbed more than 3 but at $250+ I'd pass as there are better options. I much prefer this to the distillers version which I found too sweet. Of course drinking both of them at the same time doesn't hurt...

Being polite, reserved and always striving for perfection - to fully appreciate Yamazaki 12, you have to understand Japanese culture and traditions. Fruity-sweet and subtle, the nose interweaves overripe grapes, blackberries and hazelnuts with sandalwood, crisp apples and floral vanilla. The full-bodied and well-balanced arrival is followed by juicy pears, mild ginger and fresh mint before the oak complexity kicks in. With its lasting, spicy and slightly dry finish, Mizunara oak maturation gives this malt a delicate and very distinct aftertaste. A piece of art! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 88 pts → FIRST-CLASS

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