{"product_id":"the-yamazaki-18-year-old-by-suntory-whisky","title":"The Yamazaki 18 Year Old","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eThe Yamazaki 18 Year Old is one of the world’s most revered Japanese whiskies — a richly layered single malt that embodies the elegance, precision and depth for which Suntory whiskies have become famous. Produced at Japan’s oldest malt whisky distillery, this expression is matured for a minimum of 18 years in a combination of American oak, sherry and prized Japanese Mizunara oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eDeeply complex yet remarkably balanced, Yamazaki 18 has become a benchmark luxury whisky and one of the most collectible modern Japanese releases. Its combination of mature sherry richness and distinctive sandalwood-like Mizunara character creates a profile unlike any Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hbe7yv\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep amber with polished mahogany highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich and refined. Aromas of dried raisin, prune and dark cherry are layered with incense, sandalwood and polished oak. Hints of dark chocolate, orange peel and espresso emerge beautifully with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull-bodied and velvety. Sherry cask influence delivers notes of dried fruit, molasses and dark cocoa, while Mizunara oak contributes subtle spice, incense and exotic wood character. The texture is silky and deeply integrated, with remarkable harmony between sweetness, oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, elegant and contemplative, with lingering dark chocolate, dried fruit, oak spice and the signature incense-like Mizunara note that defines mature Yamazaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rrrmaf\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uqi9ua\" data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z0yu82\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wr2sxg\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ptv2xn\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ny4o1\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t33l3i\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combination of American oak, sherry casks and Japanese Mizunara oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u7eiyt\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"44bqdh\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6zr9r8\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eNatural Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1far9qa\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eChill-Filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (standard Suntory house style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1x8lqb\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eYamazaki 18 Year Old is one of the most awarded Japanese whiskies ever produced, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s0elgg\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eMultiple \u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eDouble Gold Medals\u003c\/strong\u003e at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mheccf\" data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eGold Outstanding\u003c\/strong\u003e at the International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yegf6c\" data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003eConsistently high ratings from Whisky Advocate, Jim Murray and major international critics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eIts global reputation surged after Japanese whisky’s international breakthrough in the 2010s, and it remains one of the most sought-after age-statement Japanese whiskies today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Com_MOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374393176290,"sku":null,"price":28700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/The_Yamazaki_18_Year_Old_-_Mothercity_Liquor1_08acb703-a15b-407a-aace-a852e5d02515.jpg?v=1788900562","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/the-yamazaki-18-year-old-by-suntory-whisky","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}