{"product_id":"suntory-yamazaki-single-malt-18yo-43","title":"Suntory Yamazaki Single Malt 18YO 43%","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamazaki 18 Year Old is one of Japan’s most admired single malts, prized for its depth, elegance, and seamless balance of rich fruit, spice, and oak. Matured for nearly two decades, it reflects the craftsmanship that made Suntory a pioneer of Japanese whisky and a benchmark for the category worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep amber-gold hue, hinting at long maturation and concentrated character. The nose is complex and refined, with layers of dried fruits, dark chocolate, toasted oak, incense, and a subtle sherry sweetness, all lifted by gentle smoky and herbal notes.\n\nThe palate is silky and full-bodied, delivering waves of ripe plum, raisin, walnut, baking spice, and bittersweet cocoa, balanced by polished oak and a long, elegant finish. It has excellent aging potential in bottle, preserving its complexity and finesse for years when stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYamazaki is distilled at Suntory’s historic Yamazaki Distillery, located in a humid, misty valley on the outskirts of Kyoto—an area long valued for its pure water and ideal maturation conditions. The whisky is crafted from carefully selected malt whiskies matured in a combination of cask types, including sherry and American oak, allowing the final blend to develop depth, structure, and layered aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up its finer aromas, Yamazaki 18 Year Old also rewards slow sipping in a tulip glass. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, rich desserts, aged cheeses, or even simply after a fine meal; decanting is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuntory is one of Japan’s most influential spirits producers and the company that helped establish Japanese whisky as a world-class category. Founded in the early 20th century, it has built a global reputation for precision, innovation, and respect for nature, with Yamazaki standing as its flagship distillery and one of the most celebrated names in whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252895338833,"sku":"PS-15876120183164","price":727.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/SuntoryYamazaki18YO43_R.png?v=1783447686","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/suntory-yamazaki-single-malt-18yo-43","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}