Yamazaki

Yamazaki 18 Year Old, American, Sherry & Mizunara Oak Cask, 2009, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 61
Average Score
Avg 94
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Description

The Yamazaki 18 Year Old is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, originating from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery, Yamazaki. It is aged for 18 years in a combination of American, Spanish (sherry butts), and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, contributing to its complex and multi-layered flavor profile. This highly acclaimed whisky has garnered numerous awards globally.

Change-28.4%
LatestSGD 880
HighSGD 1,229
LowSGD 649
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Recently Sold

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Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 29, 2026SGD 880.00
Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 29, 2026SGD 880.00
Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 29, 2026SGD 880.00

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 1,180.00
Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 1,431.54
CellarbrationVerified Retail Listing - Updated Aug 23, 2026SGD 1,350.00
Cask type
American, Spanish (Sherry), & Mizunara Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Selected Japanese barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
500
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Bottle with Presentation Box
Series highlights
Flagship single malt; Introduced to the core range in 1992
Historical context
Yamazaki Distillery established in 1923
Special release
Limited Edition; Collaboration with Bill Amberg Studio
Allocation
UK (for 200 bottles)
Nose
Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak), dark chocolate, dried fruit, spice, floral, citrus, apple, pear, dark fruitiness (date, prune, blueberry), dark honey, slightly grassy.
Palate
Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate, heather roots, cigar leaves, honey, toffee apples, plum wine, black pepper, dates, dried fruits, honeyed caramel, spice, Mizunara vanilla, malty grain, orange, dry oak, creamy vanilla, grapefruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, white pepper.
Finish
Long, spicy, smooth, fruity, marmalade-led, rich, lingering fruit and oak-derived warmth, dark chocolate, tannic oak, subtle peppery spice, clove, sandalwood, hints of dried coconut.
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