For Single Malt Whiskey Drinkers

For single malt whiskey drinkers, this is a Japanese brand that, in my opinion, beats a lot of scotches.

I was introduced to this whiskey in Narita Airport many years back. A few months ago in Labuan, I told the owner of the largest chain of duty free shops in Labuan to bring Yamazaki into his collection. You would've believe how many bottles we drank that night!

Two nights ago, I bought the very last bottle (18 years), but I'm expecting two more bottles (12 years) to arrive!

Both Suntory Yamazaki 12- and 18-year old single malts are aged in casks of three different kinds of oaks: American, Spanish and Japanese. This gives the whiskey its unique quality as each drink has a distinct taste.

Here's more information (taken from the website):

YAMAZAKI Single Malt 12-Year Old Whisky
A medium-bodied whisky with the aromas of dried fruits and honey. It has a delicate, mellow taste with a lingering, woody, dry finish.

YAMAZAKI Single Malt 18-Year Old Whisky
A full-bodied whisky with spicy cherry-like tones. The toffee aromatics of this copper-gold colored whisky offer a pleasant, long, dry finish.