Drink Yamazaki whisky in Japan
Looking to drink Yamazaki whisky in Japan? This sample of Yamazaki 10 Years Old 2008 53% The Essence of Suntory Whisky – Refill Sherry Cask was drunk at Bar Zoetrope located at Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 7 Chome−10−14 ガイアビル４ 3F.
What does Yamazaki whisky taste like? This Yamazaki 10 Years Old 2008 53% The Essence of Suntory Whisky – Refill Sherry Cask bottling tastes like:
Nose: sweet potent raisins
Palate: young, strong potent juicy sweet red grapes and raisins on the backend
What do we think of this bottle of Yamazaki whisky?
It is only poetic justice that I end up getting a sherry cask whisky at Zoetrope. Lore goes that the Yamazaki Sherry cask is the one bottle that got this bar famous internationally due to a writer, which consequently resulted in an overdemand and depletion of the stock. More details can be heard from the owner Arun from The Swan Song.
Where can you get Yamazaki whisky by the glass in Singapore?
You can buy Yamazaki whisky by the dram from some whisky bars in Singapore.
Other Yamazaki 10 Years Old 2008 53% The Essence of Suntory Whisky – Refill Sherry Cask Reviews
Check out this Whiskybase listing of the Yamazaki 10 Years Old 2008 53% The Essence of Suntory Whisky – Refill Sherry Cask, where we rated the bottle 86 points!
A review on Nomunication by Whiskey Richard scores the whiskey a B+. To us, this score does seem appropriate.
Why is Yamazaki whisky so expensive?
Personally, Yamazaki whisky is ostensibly overpriced. Several factors contribute to this outrageous pricing. For one, Yamazaki whisky may be perceived to be of a higher quality due to its Japanese origin. In Singapore, light clean profiles are generally more well tolerated by general, non-connoisseur folk, which Yamazaki and Japanese whiskies tend to follow. Japan Whisky SG attributes 9 key factors to why Yamazaki whisky is so expensive. Given how these are likely generic ChatGPT answers, one can only wonder why Yamazaki whiskies are so expensive, while some may bite the bullet and order a glass or bottle to find out for themselves.
Which is better, Hibiki or Yamazaki?
In all honesty, this debate is one that is hard fought by your wallets. Taste is subjective, but Hibiki more often than not presents blended whiskies while Yamazaki typically produces single malt whiskies that are perceived as smoother, more full, and complex. Since this is an article about a Yamazaki bottle, we should push the agenda that Yamazaki is better than Hibiki despite the fact that both are owned by Suntory.
What is the difference between Yamazaki and Macallan?
Yamazaki whisky comes from Japan and Macallan whisky comes from Scotland. While trite, this is likely the most correct answer. Comparing apples to apples, Macallan has a long history of producing sherry cask whiskies and has built an elite reputation for their sherry oak whiskies. Yamazaki sherry cask bottle yields are much more limited in comparison, but both have good presentations of sherry, such as the Macallan 18 Years Old 1994 43% 700ml Distillery Bottling.
Is Yamazaki whisky cheaper in Japan?
Most whiskies are cheaper in Japan compared to Singapore anyways, but as the country that produces it, it is much easier to find cheaper Yamazaki bottles and drams in Japan itself. Once imported, excise duty and other taxes like goods and services tax drive up the cost of Yamazaki bottles, making them much more expensive.
Author Notes
Edward Say
Edward is the Founder and Director of Nakama Spirits Pte Ltd and the Head Coach of Domain Expansion Athletics Coaching. Edward strongly believes in the power of friendship and the last thing he would want to do is recommend a drink that does not suit a comrade’s palate. If you enjoy this review, do leave a comment and drop by The Swan Song for a dram or two!
