Suntory Yamazaki 10 años

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old

This was first foray into Japanese whiskey and I'm sad to say I was disappointed. Starts off promisingly flavorful, but lacks depth and complexity the rest of the way down. Reminded me of a pale imitation of Johnnie Walker Black.

Score 55/100

Suntory Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel bottled 2013

Yamazaki distillery was established in 1923 by the Kotobukiya Company, owned by Shinjiro Torii. It is located in Yamazaki, a small town situated between Kyoto and Osaka. Production started in 1924 with Masataka Taketsuru, the future founder of Yoichi distillery, as distillery manager. Kotobukiya changed its name to Suntory in 1929, and their first...

Score 82/100

Suntory Yamazaki Puncheon

Before we begin with this review, I would like to direct your attention to the Whiskypod video review I did for this whisky back at The Whisky Show in October 2010, which can be found here: http://www.connosr.com/whiskypod/video/tws251 I have always been a fan of the Yamazaki whiskies, from the 10yr through the 12 and 18yr expressions, so when I...

Score 82/100

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old

Color: Dark Amber Nose: Oak, dried fruit, Sherry. Wow! a very attractive nose. The extra 6 years did their magic in terms of intensity of the fruit and the aromas. After some time, Sultanas dipped in liquor. Wonderful. Palate: vanilla at first is noticeable, as well as Oak and sweet sherry.Dried fruits galore ( Sultanas, Dates). Some Demerara...

Score 90/100