The oldest, most famous, most awarded Japanese whisky and the flagship of Suntory which with Nikka are the giants of Japanese whisky industry. This is a core range staple that used to be great value - now with the huge demand for Japanese whisky the price has entered the realm of ridiculousness. Nevertheless, you cannot really start a deep dive into Japanese whisky without trying the Yamazaki 12 year old - a true classic that started it all.
In classic Australian style, this whisky has absolutely rippled flavour out of its cask. However, while I was expecting spiky youth in the spirit and the abv, it drinks with a maturity and ease that belies these facts. I have since bought two bottles. Absolutely delicious and as good, if not better, than it’s Scotch peers