Yamazaki

Yamazaki 12 Year Old, American, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 29
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

A bottle of The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky Aged 12 Years, from Japan's oldest distillery. This release was bottled prior to the end of 2019, before the box changed from yellow to black. It is known for its elegant balance, delicate fruit character, and signature Mizunara oak influence.

Overall Rating
70/100
Good70 / 100

Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara oak, floral, tropical fruit, dark honey.
Palate
Coconut, cranberry, butter, smooth, sweet, winter spice, citrus, tropical fruit, honey, dried fruit, cinnamon.
Finish
Sweet ginger, cinnamon, medium to long, fruit, zest, light peach, lingering sandalwood, spice.
Change-17.2%
LatestSGD 212
HighSGD 268
LowSGD 129
SGD 285SGD 227SGD 170SGD 112Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 1May 19Aug 30Sep 27Aug 1 - SGD 256 - European Whisky Auctions - Aug 1, 2025Aug 1 - SGD 256 - European Whisky Auctions - Aug 1, 2025Aug 4 - SGD 177 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 179 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 170 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 159 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 21 - SGD 240 - Whisky.Auction - Oct 21, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 156 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 156 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 156 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Nov 1 - SGD 156 - European Whisky Auctions - Nov 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 199 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 179 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 179 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 179 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 1 - SGD 174 - European Whisky Auctions - Jan 1, 2026Jan 20 - SGD 258 - Whisky.Auction - Jan 20, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 169 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 141 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 17 - SGD 177 - Whisky.Auction - Feb 17, 2026Mar 17 - SGD 235 - Whisky.Auction - Mar 17, 2026Apr 1 - SGD 171 - European Whisky Auctions - Apr 1, 2026May 19 - SGD 168 - Whisky.Auction - May 19, 2026May 19 - SGD 158 - Whisky.Auction - May 19, 2026Jun 9 - SGD 188 - Whisky.Auction - Jun 9, 2026Jun 9 - SGD 198 - Whisky.Auction - Jun 9, 2026Jul 20 - SGD 184 - Just Whisky Auctions - Jul 20, 2026Jul 21 - SGD 159 - Whisky.Auction - Jul 21, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 158 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 129 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 189 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 181 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 169 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 149 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 242 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 268 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 226 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 226 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 231 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 258 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 252 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 234 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 237 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 1 - SGD 149 - Whisky.Auction - Sep 1, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 150 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 148 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 148 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 138 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 212 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 211.67
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 137.86
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 137.86

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 290.00
Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 229.00
PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 264.95
Cask type
American oak, Sherry, Mizunara oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% malted barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Shinji Fukuyo
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle and Box
Series highlights
12 Year Old
Historical context
Yamazaki Distillery founded in 1923; Yamazaki 12 Year Old first released in 1984.
Special release
UK market/import presentation
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara oak, floral, tropical fruit, dark honey.
Palate
Coconut, cranberry, butter, smooth, sweet, winter spice, citrus, tropical fruit, honey, dried fruit, cinnamon.
Finish
Sweet ginger, cinnamon, medium to long, fruit, zest, light peach, lingering sandalwood, spice.
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