Yamazaki 12 ans 100e Suntory 1923

La distillerie

Yamazaki — Japan’s First Single Malt Distillery

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii in the forested hills southwest of Kyoto, Yamazaki holds the distinction of being Japan’s inaugural malt whisky distillery. Built where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the site was chosen for its mineral-rich water and humid climate — conditions Torii believed essential for crafting a uniquely Japanese single malt. The distillery’s architectural heritage includes copper pot stills of varying shapes and sizes, allowing precise control over spirit character, and a pioneering commitment to mizunara oak maturation that would define Japanese whisky’s global reputation.

Today, Yamazaki remains Suntory’s flagship distillery and a pilgrimage site for whisky collectors worldwide. The distillery’s aged expressions — particularly the 12, 18, and 25-year statements — have become benchmarks of the Japanese style, balancing delicate fruit, subtle smoke, and the signature spice of mizunara oak. International acclaim peaked in 2015 when the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 was named World’s Best Whisky by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, cementing the distillery’s status among Scotland’s most revered names.

Cette expression

Centenary Commemorative Edition

This special bottling celebrates the 100th anniversary of Suntory’s founding in 1923, marking a century of whisky craftsmanship in Japan. The Yamazaki 12 Year Old represents the distillery’s core house style: a blend of spirits matured in American oak, sherry cask, and mizunara oak, selected for balance and complexity. The 12-year maturation period allows the whisky to develop layers of fruit, oak spice, and signature Yamazaki elegance, while the commemorative packaging acknowledges the distillery’s role in establishing Japanese single malt as a global category. This expression continues to be sought after as both a daily dram for serious collectors and an entry point into Yamazaki’s acclaimed range.

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Provenance et authentification

Every bottle at Wines & Spirits SA is sourced directly from a vetted network of over 50 certified suppliers across Japan, the United States, and Europe, ensuring complete traceability from distillery to client. This Yamazaki 12 Year Old centenary edition is stored in our climate-controlled cellar maintained at 14°C and 70% relative humidity, with 24/7 environmental monitoring to preserve condition. We guarantee the authenticity of every expression in our collection — a non-negotiable standard for discerning collectors who demand provenance as rigorous as the whisky itself.

Contexte du collecteur

A Benchmark Expression in Growing Scarcity

The Yamazaki 12 Year Old has evolved from readily available core range to allocated rarity over the past decade. Following the global Japanese whisky boom and Suntory’s strategic decision to prioritise aged stock for limited releases, the 12-year expression now sees constrained distribution outside Japan. Commemorative editions such as this 100th anniversary bottling carry additional significance for collectors tracking the distillery’s centennial milestones. While more accessible than the discontinued 18 and 25-year statements, the Yamazaki 12 represents an increasingly finite window into the house style that defined a generation of Japanese whisky enthusiasts — and a prudent acquisition for those assembling comprehensive Suntory collections.

Service et plaisir

Serve the Yamazaki 12 neat in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate its delicate aromatics, allowing 5–10 minutes of aeration to fully express the mizunara oak and fruit character. This is an ideal whisky for contemplative evening sipping — elegant enough for formal tastings yet approachable for casual enjoyment with Japanese cuisine, particularly grilled eel (unagi) or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, where the sweetness and umami complement the whisky’s fruit-forward profile. The centenary edition makes a distinguished gift for collectors marking their own milestones.

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