This 12-year-old from Yamazaki first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky.

Nose: Good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note.

Palate: Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum.

Finish: Medium with fruit and zest.”

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