Yamazaki

Yamazaki Monkeys on Trees Arita Ceramic 12 Year Old, American, Spanish Sherry & Mizunara Oak Cask, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 26
Average Score
Avg 80
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Description

Yamazaki is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. This special edition is bottled in a porcelain bottle from the Japanese city of Arita, known for its exceptional porcelain, featuring a 'Monkeys on Trees' design. It is a unique collector's bottle.

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 990.00
Cask type
American, Spanish Sherry & Mizunara Oak Casks
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
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Ceramic bottle with box
Series highlights
Monkeys on Trees Arita Ceramic Bottle
Historical context
The general Yamazaki 12 Year was first released in 1984. This Arita Ceramic bottling dates back to the late 1980s.
Special release
Special edition Arita Ceramic bottle
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak), green muscat, plums, apricots, sweet herbal tea, tropical, D'Anjou pear, Granny Smith apple, golden raisin, toffee, honey, cocoa, toasted almond, light citrus, lemon, yuzu, sandalwood.
Palate
Coconut, cranberry, butter, wood and floral notes, pleasantly mild, refreshing, crisp, tangy, dried fruit, freshly cut pear, citrus spice, light mouthfeel, honey, white grapes, caramel, blackberry, milk chocolate, orange/clementine, honeydew, dried cranberries, cinnamon, oak, sweet ginger, apple, yuzu, grapefruit, bitterness, milkiness, white pepper.
Finish
Medium, malt, oak, caramel, long, spicy, sweet ginger cinnamon undertones, dried apricot, cocoa, peach, apple, orange, clementine, toasted almond, clove, nutmeg, oak, moderate length, wood spices, pepper, touch of mint, drying, tart berries, light smoke, bitter citrus, sweet oak.
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