{"product_id":"yamazaki-12-year-old-whisky","title":"Yamazaki 12 Year Old Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Yamazaki Distillery was established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii as Japan’s first malt whisky distillery, located in Shimamoto (between Kyoto and Osaka). The site sits where three rivers (Katsura, Uji, and Kizu) converge, giving it ideal humidity, water, and microclimate for whisky maturation. Over time, Yamazaki became the flagship single malt of Suntory and a pioneer in Japanese whisky, especially in blending different cask types like Mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYamazaki’s blending team (rather than a singular “master distiller”) oversees the 12 Year expression with a philosophy of harmony and balance. Their approach is to combine matured whisky from various casks (American oak, Spanish sherry oak, and Mizunara oak) so that no single influence dominates, yielding elegance, complexity, and continuity across batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe whisky is made from 100 % malted barley. The water source is local spring water from the Yamazaki area, valued for its purity and soft mineral content. Yeast strains are proprietary to Suntory, chosen to accentuate Japanese whisky’s delicate aromatics and clean character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYamazaki uses multiple copper pot stills of varying shapes (some tall, some squat) to produce a range of distillate characters. The spirit cuts are managed carefully to retain fruity esters and reduce harsh overheads\/tails. Each style of spirit is matured separately before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYamazaki 12 is matured for 12 years in a blend of casks: American oak (ex-bourbon), Spanish sherry oak, and Japanese Mizunara oak. The presence of Mizunara contributes incense, sandalwood, and oriental spice notes to the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Peach, apricot, honey, light floral notes, subtle oak spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Red apple, cinnamon, dried fruit, gentle wood, cocoa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinish: Medium with spice, oak warmth, lingering fruit and subtle dryness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with smoked salmon, grilled scallops, sushi, tempura, mild cheeses, and desserts like fruit tarts or almond cake. Its balance of fruit and spice makes it flexible with both savory and sweet pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open aromatics. Use a Glencairn glass or tulip whisky glass. Serving temperature around 18-20 °C is ideal to showcase complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, Yamazaki 12 is stable and does not improve with further aging in bottle. Store upright in a cool, dark place (≈ 15-20 °C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt (100 % malted barley)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e43 %\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922276171990,"sku":null,"price":1813.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Yamazaki12YearOldWhisky.png?v=1773668119","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/yamazaki-12-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}