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Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel, 2012, 48%
Yamazaki

Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel, 2012, 48%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 16
Average Score
Avg 78
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Description

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's first bona fide whisky distillery. Sitting in between Osaka and Kyoto - served by the converging rivers of Katsura, Uji, and Kizu - the stills are varied in shape, size, lyne arm position and some are direct-fired while others are steam-heated. All of which allows for a creation of many different styles of spirit destined for blending as well ...

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 852.01
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Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Shinji Fukuyo
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
3000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Annual no-age statement versions of each cask 'Bourbon Barrel', 'Sherry Cask', and 'Mizunara'
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited to UK market
Allocation
UK
Nose
Acetone and estery, PVA glue/Mod Podge, Apples and Pears; Toasted almonds in caramel sauce, fresh apricots and white nectarines, ethyl nip, whole grain bread crust, rose blossoms, hint of sour milk.
Palate
Smooth and fragrant with sweet candy flavours including vanilla, coconut and caramel, with astringent oak wood; vanilla, white cake/shortbread, black peppercorns, bitter tea, honey, apricots.
Finish
Short/medium with hints of earthy peat; medium length, tree bark, citrus, yeast and grain.
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