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Yamazaki 12 Year

Yamazaki 12 Year 2023

Suntory

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Basic Info

Name

Yamazaki 12 Year

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Classification

single malt japanese whisky

Wine Type

Other Whisky

Producer Info

Producer

Suntory

Founded

1923

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Background

Yamazaki distillery uses pot stills of various shapes to create diverse new make spirits, matured in multiple cask types (Japanese Mizunara oak, bourbon, sherry). This diverse maturation strategy enables the blending of richly layered whiskies.

Winemaker

Shinji Fukuyo

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Distillery Supplement

Still Type

Pot Still

Whisky Characteristics

Spirit Style

Single Malt

Bottler Type

Official Bottling (OB)

Age Statement

12 years

Cask Type

波本桶・水楢桶・雪莉桶混合

Rarity Level

Limited

Liquidity Level

Medium

Market Price Info

Suggested Price (Low)

TWD 7,000

Suggested Price (High)

TWD 14,000

Current Price

TWD 18,000

Product Identifiers

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EAN-13

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LWIN

5020001

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Credit Rating

A-

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Vintage Comparison Analysis

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VintageScoreAvg Price (ex-tax)Current PriceYTD1M3M1Y3Y
2023Current93.5★★★★½TWD 17,500TWD 18,000+5.9%0.0%0.0%——
Source: Major auction houses (15–30 day delay)
Vintage

2023 Vintage Specifics

Release Date

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Alcohol

43.0%

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2023 Vintage

Vintage Reputation

Yamazaki 12 Year is Suntory most iconic entry-level Japanese whisky, world-famous for the Yamazaki distillery unique cask diversity, multiple international competition champion.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Golden amber, clear and bright.

Aroma

Strawberry jam, lychee, white peach, vanilla, coconut, clove, delicate Oriental spice — uniquely captivating.

Palate

Sweet and round, abundant fruit, warm oak support, subtle smoke, finish with fresh ginger and clove spice — refreshingly pleasant.

Overall

Data pending

Winemaker Notes

Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo emphasizes Yamazaki 12 charm lies in the unique Oriental spice note from Mizunara oak — a character no other region can replicate.

Critic Ratings

Jim Murray
94/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2023-10-01
Whisky Advocate
93/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2023-09-01

Awards

Best Japanese Single MaltGold 2023
Double GoldDouble Gold 2023
Japanese Whisky of the YearIcons of Whisky 2022

Food Pairing

Grilled eel, Wagyu sukiyaki, miso-glazed eggplant, matcha tiramisu, Japanese tonkatsu.

Aging / Release Timeline

Data pending

Additional Info

Data pending

Vintage Identifiers

LWIN-18

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Single Cask No.

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Design / Aesthetic / Commercial Value

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Methodology Summary

The Cloud Wine Index is calculated based on historical transaction data from major global auction houses, specialist merchants, and trading platforms, using a weighted average model. Data sources include Christie's, Sotheby's, Liv-ex, and other authoritative institutions.

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Disclaimer

Data on this page is delayed by 15–30 days and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice. Actual transaction prices may vary depending on market conditions and trading terms.

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