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Yamazaki 1991 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

Yamazaki 1991 Excellent Smokey

Yamazaki

Osaka · Japan

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Whisky Information

Age
16 years
ABV
56%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Yamazaki
Distillation Year
1991
Bottling Year
2007
Cask Types
Hogshead

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€2,289.00(2024-08-30)

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Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the visionary founder of Suntory, Yamazaki Distillery stands as the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled on the outskirts of Kyoto at the confluence of three pristine rivers, Torii selected this location for its exceptional soft water and unique misty climate—ideal conditions for whisky maturation. After nearly a century of meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to the Japanese art of monozukuri, Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky has transcended its origins to achieve global icon status. The distillery's expressions have consistently earned the highest honors at the world's most prestigious spirits competitions, including the International Spirits Challenge (ISC), International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), and San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), amassing numerous gold medals and 'World's Best Whisky' titles. This recognition from international whisky judges, master blenders, and connoisseurs worldwide has cemented Yamazaki's reputation as a pioneer that redefined the global whisky landscape, proving that world-class single malt could be crafted outside of Scotland.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2379

Whiskyspace Notes 2379

Jul 29, 2026, 03:26:39

Alright mate, honest to god this dram’s proper mint. Brilliant nose first – all that seaweed smoke, whiff of new latex, sharp medicinal antiseptic tang, hint of propolis sweet, bit of light tobacco like an old leather couch cushion. Utterly magnificent minerality hits like licking a sea-splashed rock, plus tar, a hint of mango, burning fir wood smoke. Tastes so incredibly clean, pretty smoky but not harsh, real absinth vibe mixed with cider apples. That pure coastal salty edge lifts you like a blast of sea air, absolutely amazing, proper top notch stuff. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2314

Whiskyspace Notes 2314

Jul 5, 2026, 12:06:57

Just had a dram that smacked of seashells and a whiff of bicycle inner tube smoke, with a salty kick that lifts you like Mozart. There's a strange phenolic edge, like mercurochrome on a new leather couch, mingling with hints of propolis and a drop of real absinth, plus a flash of mango joining the dancing. The colour is full gold, surprisingly pure, and the finish is incredibly clean, almost like new minerality, baby. Ooh, it’s got that smoky, latex‑y vibe that makes you think of pine cones on a beach fire. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2264

Whiskyspace Notes 2264

Jul 4, 2026, 03:37:27

First nose hits with a briny seashell whiff, seaweed smoke and a touch of burning fir wood, like a pine cones bonfire on the shore. There's a medicinal, almost antiseptic edge, mercurochrome vibes, softened by a drizzle of propolis honey. The palate is full gold, incredibly clean, with leather and new leather couch notes, plus a whisper of old riesling and cider apples dancing alongside mangos joining the party. Smoky phenolic layers give a tar‑like depth, yet the minerality feels utterly magnificent, baby‑new and OBE‑level bright. It’s salty, smoky, and lifts you like a Mozart crescendo, finishing on a clean, almost absinth‑kissed snap. Feels like gripping a bicycle inner tube wrapped in new latex – oddly comforting. 🌊🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2065

Whiskyspace Notes 2065

Jun 26, 2026, 12:01:18

Honestly, the moment it hit the palate it was like stepping onto a windswept beach at low tide. There’s that sharp, almost antiseptic edge, a burst of sea‑salt and mineral that feels pure as a fresh‑cut pine cone burning in the wind. The smoke rolls in, but it’s not just any smoke – think old‑school peat, the kind that makes you think of a leather‑bound armchair in a foggy bar, a hint of medicinal tar and a whiff of new latex. Somewhere in the background I swear I smelled a bit of cider apples and light tobacco, like a market stall by the sea. A flash of gold flickers through, then a fleeting note of propolis and old chartreuse that makes you go “oooh”. It’s incredibly clean yet wildly complex, like a vintage that’s been expertly selected for a night when the rain is soft and the lanterns are low. 😌🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1983

Whiskyspace Notes 1983

Jun 24, 2026, 18:52:13

Oooh, that’s proper old-school stuff—like stumbling into a coastal bonfire with a whiff of hospital bandages and a splash of the green fairy. Salty as a sailor’s tale, with this incredible minerality that just lifts you, like Mozart on a stormy cliff. Smoke’s thick as burning fir, but there’s this weird cleanliness too, like new rubber or a just-opened tin of tar. And then—bam—mangoes start dancing in the background? Mad. Full gold, this one. Utterly magnificent. 🔥

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