Vintage Yamazaki 10 Year Single Malt Whisky
Yamazaki 10 Year is an early and now discontinued single malt whisky from Japan’s oldest malt distillery, Suntory’s Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923.
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Distillery: Yamazaki (Suntory)
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Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
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Age: 10 Years
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ABV: Typically 40%
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Status: Discontinued (early 2000s)
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Aged in a mix of American oak, sherry, and possibly some Japanese Mizunara oak casks.
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Lighter and more fruit-forward than its older siblings (12, 18, 25 years), it served as an approachable introduction to Japanese single malt whisky.
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Nose: Green apple, pear, malt, honey, and a touch of citrus zest.
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Palate: Light body with notes of orchard fruits, vanilla, and subtle oak.
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Finish: Short to medium, clean, slightly dry with lingering fruit.