Yamazaki is the first Japanese distillery established 1923. The distillery is situated in the vale of Yamazaki, an area of dense bamboo grooves at the foot of Mt. Tennozan outside Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital and stronghold of traditional Japanese culture.

The spiced wood arrives first then dried cranberries with a lasting muddle of orange marmalade and honey sweetness.

Both Suntory YAMAZAKI 12- and 18- year old single malts are aged in casks of three different kinds of oaks: American, Spanish and Japanese. This gives Suntory Whisky its unique quality. Each drink has a distinct taste. This is a medium-bodied whisky with the aromas of dried fruits and honey. It has a delicate, mellow taste with a lingering, woody, dry finish.

• Color - Slightly pale gold.
• Nose - Malt, dark orange chocolate, warm honey, blossom, butterscotch and anise.
• Body - Light
• Palate - Malty, dry wood, vanilla, orange zest and a light touch of smoke.
• Finish - Afterburn.

Definitely a whiskey worth drinking, and I would recommend it if you want to venture outside of Scotland.