Yamazaki Whisky 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 70cl

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Here, I’ve immersed myself in the art of crafting Mezcal, gaining a newfound appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into distilling this ancient spirit. When I was a boy, my father used to make this remark from time to time, in response to noticing something that he found surprisingly expensive. It isn’t that he is a stupid man; he is actually quite clever and enjoyed a long career as a physician. It isn’t that he didn’t understand inflation; his early working years were during the miserable 1970s, when the Consumer Price Index hit a blistering +12% year-over-year rate.

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I know exactly what you’re saying about our perception of price and I use your father’s barometer all the time. It keeps me grounded into my sense of worth. I think I’ve told you that my wife is Spanish and in Spain people over a certain age still judge value by the peseta and not the euro. They know when something really isn’t worth it. I think we’ve had this conversation about Weller 12 in the past.

Recently, regulations have been put into place which should become law over the next few years to properly define Japanese whisky. As it stands now, some bottles include whisky imported from other countries into the blend, but these are starting to be labeled as world whiskies. Overall, the style of Japanese whisky runs the gamut, from peated to sherry cask-influenced, to light and floral. Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products. Suntory really screwed this up. They probably make far more money selling Ribena and that’s how much they valued their whisky and why they never saw the future. It became crisis control in the end and I suspect Japanese whisky will always be uncompetitive, in terms of comparisons, with any age statements moving forward. The reputation of it was soiled very badly when the world found out that a lot of Japanese whisky was in fact Scottish whisky (or a blend of such) bottled in Japan. It says something that the best value for money Japanese whisky is Suntory’s Toki, a blended Grain/Yamazaki/Hakushu bottled at 43%. So how does it Taste? This golden whisky boasts complex aromas and superior drinkability. The nose features hints of fruit, including peach, grapefruit, pineapple and candied orange, along with spices such as clove and orange. This whisky also has notes of rich coconut and tart cranberry, while the long finish features spicy ginger and cinnamon. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof.

For those seeking a more affordable option that still captures the essence of Yamazaki, the Distiller’s Reserve serves as a commendable alternative.

Some interesting elements here, but not presented convincingly enough. If anything, this is maybe a little bit better than I remember mid-late 20-teens batches of this expression to be, not that that is saying much. It’s not flawed. It’s not offensive. It’s fine. It’s very, very OK, considered on its own merits. This experience was a precursor to my venture into the liquor shop business, where I had the privilege of curating an extensive collection of liquors, granting me access to thousands of unique bottles from across the globe.

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A blend of diverse single malts that have aged in casks of American oak, Mizunara, sherry oak, and Bordeaux casks. Ironically, the whisky in question is from Japan, which has not seen generalized inflation for the better part of the last three decades. Until recently, Japanese consumer prices hummed along at a tepid 0.2% rate. I’m not familiar with the basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation in Japan, however I am fairly certain that whisky is not a heavily weighted component. We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery The influence of the Bordeaux casks imparts a dry sensation, contributing to the overall experience.