Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old

I'm also quite stunned by the recent price hike, unclear to me what the reason is. Also, it seems it's not available at all in France at the moment... A shame given how admirable a whisky this is!

This was priced at around ?68 (I picked up a bottle in Duty free for around ?48) but now up to ?105. Its a lovely whisky, one of my favorites, and may well still be worth it at the revised price. Especially if you like a sherried, complex whisky with a lot of dried fruit tones (raisins?) going on.That's one hell of a price hike though - any reason why?

brilliant for a 18yr old whisky...absolute majic!!,

A little bit special....the only problem is that if you have this bottle in the house, along side some other 'excellent' whiskys- i've got a feeling you'll give in and always opt for a nip of this. Exceptional.

Forgive me, for I posted before. Just wanted to add that rinking this side-by-side with other whiskeys has only led me to love this whiskey even more than before. It is...drinking....creme brulee. Don't like creme brulee? Well you should! Working hard? You deserve a bottle of this. I will buy another bottle of this before this one runs out. It is just that good.

Love the Yamazaki 10 and 12. Received the 18 for my birthday recently. A superlative whiskey which is worth the high price of entry. This will be my 'special occasion' bottle. Hey, weekends are special occasions, aren't they? Just kidding. I mean real special occasions. This stuff is delicious, but rather pricey.

excellent

I normally take a liking to peated cask strength whisky, and thought I'd try something different by buying this one. Adding to all the praise here, this is a monumental whisky, with excellent nose and palate. It is the kind which sets the standard for other whiskys. In one word: SUPERB!

Just adding to all the praises above, this is an excellent whiskey, subtle, yet full of flavor, with an amazing palette! A very distinct taste with amazing scents!

I tried the Yamazaki 18 last night for the first time. Came via wife from Japan through the air. Coincidentally it is a light, almost sweet tasting whiskey that reminds me of many of the Highland Scotches I've tasted over the years. Lacking the peaty quality (I love them, but don't always want the dark peaty taste) of the Islays, it to me is a sensory journey in every sip. Worth every Yen!

Upon sipping this whiskey, one is impressed by the weight and viscosity, which opens upon the palate with waves of warm baklava dripping in syrup, honey and pistachios. You will taste marzipan and Turkish Delight. Dried Moroccan dates and other dark fruit. There are sweet spices at play with broken cinnamon sticks. All of this caught up in a cloud of smoke.

A deep mahagony colour with date

I received a Bottle of the 10 year old for Christmas, It blew me away, it was cool, smooth and a very flavoursome, long-lasting mouth without any bitterness. I was hooked. I had to try the 18 Year Old, I was not disappointed. This Single Malt is very audacious and holds a lot of distinction against other Whisky's in that it is extremely smooth but retains all the flavour. Highly Recommended

Bar manager at work (PF changs china bistro) pushed to carry the 12 year several months back and has been trying to get the 18 year ever since. Finally got it in stock and let servers taste it. The aroma alone stopped me in my tracks. And let's not forget the lingering flavors that stick with you long after taking a sip, simply amazing. A a must have.

My best 18 yrs single malt so far!Bravo to Yamazaki!!!!!!!!!!!Jacky Chan, Taiwan

I was at a whisky-arrangement recently. I tasted several whiskys. But when I tasted this one while I was discussing matters with a guy, I was suddenly distracted by the feeling that I didn't have to taste any more whiskys that day. My day was perfect!

Much pricier that the 12 year old version, I like this alsobut its a very special occasion drink. Their 12 year old is a good enough version. Very mellow and satisfying andmakes you feel very warm and contemplative of the good life.