Forgotten japanese whiskies of the 1980s and 90s aaron. Its not too peaty, which is something i prefer in whiskey, but it comes down to your personal preference. There are also other offerings outside of the us such as the 10, 25, 35 and 50yearold whiskies. Malt whisky whiskey is usually made from barley, which has a particularly affinity with the malting process, and was also. Kotobukiya changed its name to suntory in 1929, and their first whisky, a blend made from their single malt and grain whiskies, was released in 1932. Yamazaki releases its first single malt in 1984 and fast forward to 20, the yamazaki 12 yr. The yamazaki 1984 is a limited edition whisky to commemorate the 25th anniversary and aged in japanese oak. Yamazaki 12 year old single malt whisky suntory 87. It was here that keizo saji pioneered the japanese single malt whisky. Just a few weeks ago, the yamazaki single malt sherry cask 20, made by beverage giant suntory, took home top honors in jim murrays whisky bible. In search of the best whisky in the world cnn travel. It received a gold at the 2007 international spirits challenge and. Yamazaki 12 year single malt whisky suntory the rum. Suntory yamazaki 1984 single malt whisky, 750ml japan.
No yamazaki whisky appeared until its first single malt in 1984 thanks to shinjiro toriis son, keizo saji, the distillerys second master blender. Yamazaki whisky buy yamazaki whiskies online master of malt. Nov 12, 2014 this single malt whisky consists only of sherry casked malts chosen from among the malts that create the flavor of the yamazaki brand. Handcrafted at the oldest distillery in japan, yamazaki 1984 is made from the purest natural ingredients distilled through the art of japanese.
In the late 1980s, the distillery was renovated they were back in action in 1989, newly kitted out with wooden and stainless steel washbacks alongside. This single malt whisky is made only from yamazaki single malts that have been carefully selected by the distillerys master blenders from suntorys mountain forest distillery, nestled deep in mt. Born in 1984, suntory single malt whisky yamazaki was the next step for japanese whisky. Japanese whisky wins world acclaim the independent.
Shame is not too strong a word because i am convinced this whisky is destined to win some very big plaudits indeed. A very rare, very exclusive vintage, yamazaki 1984 was matured in american, european and japanese mizunara oak and it was awarded a gold at the international spirits challenge. Goes down smooth and finishes with a light smokiness. It is aged in japanese oak, with only 2800 bottles available, each individually numbered. As with most yamazakis the 1984 is a combination of american, european and japanese mizunara oak but there is a. Apr 02, 2018 although japanese whisky has been produced for nearly a century, it wasnt until the yamazaki single malt sherry cask 20 took home the title of worlds best whiskey in 2015 that heads turned. The result according to jim murrays whisky bible was the world whisky of the year for 2015. Yamazaki s renowned waters and its unique misty climate of varying temperature and humidity combine to provide the ideal conditions for making whisky. Sukhinder came back from a trip to japan in 2009 raving about this one, and since then its won all kinds of acclaim, the latest being a gold medal at the international spirits challenge and being named. Not a highstrength whisky, it comes at an abv of 42% and is bottled at a regular size of 70cl. Yamazakis renowned waters and its unique misty climate of varying temperature and humidity. The 12yearold offering from yamazaki makes a perfect introduction into the world of japanese whisky and its subtle, honeyed flavor is both sophisticated and satisfying.
Spirit ratings organizations, such as the beverage testing institute and the san francisco. In 1992 suntory added the 18yearold, a tenyearold in 1995, and subsequently its 25yearold. It is aged in japanese oak, with only 300 bottles available, each individually numbered, and presented in an elegantly coloured bottle and with a beautiful presentation box. Suntory yamazaki whisky buy online at whisky marketplace us. And it is dominated by japanese unique mizunara barrel whisky. Although japanese whisky has been produced for nearly a century, it wasnt until the yamazaki single malt sherry cask 20 took home the title of. Handcrafted at the oldest distillery in japan, yamazaki 1984 is made from the purest natural ingredients distilled through the.
Yamazaki is the pioneer of single malt japanese whisky, born in japans first and oldest malt distillery. About the producer in 1923, shinjiro torii envisioned a whisky filled with the essence of japanese nature and handcrafted by artisans through a patient process of enhancing the work of nature. This single malt whisky consists only of sherry casked malts chosen from among the malts that create the flavor of the yamazaki brand. The yamazaki distillery was japans first malt whisky distillery. It won a gold medal at the 2011 international wine and spirits competition, and it is the number one single malt whisky in japan. Kaikomagatake, hakushu whisky is the fresh and gently smoky single malt whisky with herbal notes that is the revelation of japanese single malts. Review of yamazaki 12year singlemalt japanese whisky. The yamazaki 1984 is a limited edition whisky to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the yamazaki and the 110th anniversary of suntory. Yamazaki is suntorys flagship single malt whisky, from japans first and oldest malt distillery.
Stores and prices for 1984 the yamazaki sherry cask the cask of ya. This 12 year old first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first seriously marketed japanese single malt whisky. Malt whisky whiskey is usually made from barley, which has a particularly affinity with the malting process, and was also the most easily available grain during t. A bottling of lagavulin from 1984 this is an example of a whisky which was independently bottled by company other than the original distiller, in this case it was murray mcdavid. See more ideas about whisky, malt whisky and single malt whisky. About the producer in 1923, shinjiro torii envisioned a whisky filled with the essence of japanese nature and handcrafted by artisans. This was bottled to celebrate suntorys 110th anniversary.
Yamazaki 12 year old is a pioneering malt in japan, for which suntory deserve great credit. Jan 26, 20 suntory yamazaki japanese single malt whiskey, 12 years in age and the japanese response to scotch. Some of the very best japanese whiskeys are made by. Nosecherry, wood spice, strawberry, cinnamonpalatecherry, heavy wood spice, dark burnt toffee n score 82100. The distillery, created in 1899, is one of the oldest if not the oldest in japan. While not the first japanese single malt, it is one of the most iconic. Yamazaki, arguably the most popular and certainly the first, is owned by drinks giant suntory. Buy yamazaki 25th anniversary of yamazaki 1984 25 year old online. Its also got some mizunara japanese oak matured whisky. Seven thousand bottles of unblended malt whisky are on display in its whisky library.
A key contributor to the standard yamazaki single malt. Since then, it has acquired something of a cult following, and for good reason. Buy yamazaki 18 year old single malt whisky japanese. First released in 1984, the yamazaki 12year is a classic japanese single malt. Yamazaki has made quality singlemalt japanese whisky since 1923. Yamazaki whisky single malt japanese whisky suntory. Finally, weve managed to get hold of this yamazaki 1984. Malt whisky whiskey is usually made from barley, which has a particularly affinity with the malting process, and was also the most easily available grain during th. Yamazaki yourstudent gemini wiki fandom powered by wikia. The yamazaki 12 year old is a very well constructed single malt with a lightly smokey flavour profile which includes a bevy of fruit flavours and an appealing combination of honey and oak spices. This harmony of old and new achieved its boldest expression with our yamazaki sherry cask 20. Sukhinder came back from a trip to japan in 2009 raving about this one, and since then its won all kinds of acclaim, the latest being a gold medal at the international spirits challenge and being named worlds best single malt whisky at the 2011 world whisky awards.
This imparts what has come to be prized as an asian fragrance distinctive in japanese whisky, which complements the rich flavors. Jim murray, the author of the book, hails yamazaki sherry cask 20 as near indescribable genius and praises its nose of exquisite boldness and finish of light, teasing spice. Made exclusively of carefully selected malt whiskies distilled and aged in 1984. This particular expression is matured in a mixture of mizunara, american oak and european oak. It was the first time a japanese whisky had received this. Yamazaki is often referred to as being the pioneer of japanese whisky and is suntorys flagship single malt.
The high demand yamazaki 18 year old, spiritual and deep, its signature multilayered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseur all over the world. Enter your email address below to be notified when. The yamazaki 1984 was bottled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the yamazaki brand. Some of the very best japanese whiskeys are made by suntory which operates two distilleries and produces three labels. The yamazaki 1984 vintage is a limited edition whisky meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of of the yamazaki label and the 110th anniversary of parent company suntory. Flavour and aroma of suntory yamazaki single malt whisky, product line, story behind the label, and how to enjoy yamazaki. It is not to be confused with the yamazaki boulangerie. It won the 2011 world whisky awards prize for the best single malt whisky in the world. Yamazaki is suntorys flagship single malt whisky, from japans first and oldest. The yamazaki 1984 is a limited edition whisky to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the yamazaki and the 110th anniversary of parent company, suntory.
It received a gold at the 2007 international spirits challenge and read more. A very rare 1984 vintage bottling of yamazaki japanese single malt. Stores and prices for 1984 the yamazaki limited edition single malt whisky prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Lagavulin 1984 21 year old murray mcdavid single malt. Opened in 1923, and owned by suntory, it was japans first commercial whisky distillery. This was bottled in 2009, making this single malt a 25 year old. Held in london on monday, the suntory single malt whisky yamazaki 1984 first won the top prize in the category specifically for whisky, where. Yamazaki is a well balanced single malt whiskey, for a fair price. This whisky is spiratual and deep, its signature multilayered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs around the world. Suntory yamazaki japanese single malt whiskey, 12 years in age and the japanese response to scotch. Deep and multilayered, yamazaki is embraced as the authority of single malt japanese. Yamazaki 25th anniversary of yamazaki 1984 25 year old whisky. It is aged in japanese oaksomething of rarity given the scarcity of the wood.
Yamazaki single malt 1984 is using only malt whiskey whisky distilled in 1984, 25 years ago from the time which was bottled in 2009. Yamazaki 1984 sherry wood buy japanese whisky dekanta. Buy online, view images and see past prices for yamazaki 1984. The yamazaki 18 year old is a very well respected japanese single malt whisky. The yamazaki 1984 vintage is a limited edition whisky meant to celebrate the 25th anniversary of of the yamazaki label and the 110th anniversary of parent company. This 12 year old first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first. Yamazaki distillery reserve single malt whisky, 70 cl. Usually, macallen 12yr is my go to, but yamazaki is a nice switch every now and again.
It was the first time a japanese whisky had received this prestigious accolade. I am ashamed to say that i have been slow with my coverage of the yamazaki 1984. A fresh and fruity whisky from yamazaki, full of red fruit and a touch of sherry cask. As stefan van eycken writes in his excellent book whisky rising. Suntory yamazaki 1984 is an excellent example of japanese whisky, being extremely smooth, yet with great complexity and deepness. Yamazaki whisky single malt japanese whisky suntory whisky. Buy japanese whisky brands for free delivery in singapore. Enter your email address below to be notified when this product is available.
The japanese whisky family during the 1980s, when things were simpler. Buy yamazaki 25th anniversary of yamazaki 1984 25 year old. It was the first japanese whisky with big marketing on the background. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Some offerings are dated vintages such as 1980, 1984, 1993, and there are also puncheon and sherry offerings. You might know suntory from their stickysweet unnaturallygreen melon liquor. It wasnt until 1984 that the distillery now with toriis second son keizo saji at the helm released their very first yamazaki japanese single malt whisky the yamazaki 12 year old. In the late 1980s, the distillery was renovated they were back in action in 1989. The suntory group is a large multinational conglomerate whose holdings include morrison bowmore distillers, pepsi. The distillers reserve is mild with fresh fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and mizunara japanese oak.