San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2005 – Double Gold
International Spirit Challenge 2007 – Gold
World Whiskies Awards 2014 – Gold for Japanese Single Malt 13 – 20 years
World Whiskies Awards 2015 – Best Japanese Single Malt
World Whiskies Awards 2016 – Gold for Japanese Single Malt 13 – 20 years
The Yamazaki 18 Years, rich with mature autumn fruit.
| Colour: | Deep amber |
| Nose: | Raisin, apricot, cafe au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak) |
| Palate: | Blackberry, strawberry jam, dark chocolate |
| Finish: | Long, spicy, smooth |