Yamazaki 18 Year Single Malt (Black Label)

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky (Black Label) is a revered icon of Japanese whisky, meticulously crafted at Japan’s oldest malt distillery. Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery near Kyoto is nestled where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge—an environment famed for its pure water and ideal aging conditions. This award-winning expression has become synonymous with elegance, complexity, and prestige, embodying the soul of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Aged for 18 years in a combination of American oak, Spanish oak, and Japanese mizunara casks, this single malt delivers a profound depth of flavor. On the nose, expect rich aromas of dried fruit, cherry, and dark chocolate layered with incense-like mizunara oak. The palate opens with velvety textures of sherry-soaked raisins, blackberry jam, and toffee, evolving into complex notes of clove, smoke, and sandalwood. The long, balanced finish leaves lingering hints of dark cocoa, orange peel, and subtle spice.

Mash Bill: 100% malted barley
Cask Types: American Oak, Spanish Sherry Oak, Japanese Mizunara
ABV: 43%

Awards:

• Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

• World’s Best Single Malt, World Whiskies Awards

• Gold, International Spirits Challenge

Highly allocated and globally coveted, Yamazaki 18 Black Label is more than just a whisky—it’s a benchmark for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Each bottle encapsulates Suntory’s relentless pursuit of harmony and mastery in whisky making.