Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky (Older Version)

Region: Japan

Distillery: Yamazaki

Age: 18 Years

ABV: 43%

Size: 700 ml

A older version of this Yamazaki 18 years.  A big favourite from the Suntory lineup and a highly awarded whisky. Largely matured in ex-sherry casks. Suntory's Tasting Notes [Color: Deep amber Nose: Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak) Palate: Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate Finish: Long, spicy, smooth and a fair amount of cloves, cardamom and cinnamon] Whiskyfun gave this 90 points.  SWSC Double Gold Medal in 2005, IWSC Trophy in 2006 and ISC Gold in 2007. This is bottled prior to 2018.