Yamazaki

Yamazaki The Essence of Suntory Whisky - Peated Malt 13 Year Old, Oak Cask, 2018, 49%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

Part of the 2018 releases in The Essence of Suntory Whisky series, this Yamazaki was distilled in 2005 from peated malt. The oldest single malt whisky distillery in Japan, founded in 1923 by Shinjirō Torii. It is still owned by his company today, now known as Suntory, and its single malt which was bottled for the firs time in 1984 is hugely sought-after. It also provides fillings for blends such a ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 298.07
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 786.36
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Optic malt from UK
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Bottle with original box
Series highlights
The Essence of Suntory Whisky series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited to Japan and online retailer, Dekanta; bottled only for bars in Japan
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Gentle smoke, blackberries, cassis, lemon curd, paprika, smoked ham, and strawberries and cream.
Palate
Building smoke, cinnamon, cake spice, fresh earthiness, salty, toffee, chocolate, and umami.
Finish
Medium to long, lingering peat, medicinal, oily, and fizzy fresh acidity.
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