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Yamazaki Pure Malt 12YO 700mL $179.99 Delivered @ Vintage Cellars

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Yamazaki Pure Malt 12YO 700mL $179.99 Delivered @ Vintage Cellars
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gimmebargains on 08/02/2018 - 16:14 vintagecellars.com.au (1206 clicks)
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Price comparison: $199.99 at Dan Murphy's

Can combine with $10 off coupon if buying from Vintage Cellars in Surrey Hills, bringing it down to $169.99

Free standard delivery for orders over $150

Probably the smoothest whisky I've ever had. Tried this for the first time on my holiday in Japan last year, and just puts everything in my collection to shame.

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Varietal: Japanese Whisky
Liquor Style: Single Malt
Size: 700mL
Age: 12 Year Old
Alcohol Volume: 43.0%
Country: Japan
Standard Drinks: 24
Distillery: Suntory
Website: www.suntory.com
Awards: Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirit Awards 2013. 2 Gold - San Francisco World Spirit Awards 2011 & 2014.

From Vintage Cellars
Suntory Yamazaki Pure Malt is fresh, fruit-forward single malt blended with the pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps. The nose opens with light herbal aromas which merge with notes of green apple, pear and almond, backed by soft smoke. The palate is soft and delicate with complex notes of lime, plum, sweet pear, smoke and chamomile, accented by a sweet hint of butter cookie. Notes of honey, lemon and spicy ginger emerge on the lingering finish.

Credit to bargain1000 - Hibiki Harmony Whisky 700mL for $109.99, in store or click & collect only - not available for delivery. $119.99 at DM

Alcohol Liquor Whisky Yamazaki

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  • [Deactivated] on 08/02/2018 - 16:21

    yummmmmmm - best whiskey in the world IMO

    • gimmebargains on 08/02/2018 - 16:24

      Hands down, my favourite whisky in the world

      • boozler on 08/02/2018 - 16:56
        +1

        delicious

    • LSGH on 09/02/2018 - 18:09

      liked this better than Lagavulin 16, Dalwhinnie 15, Hibiki 12…still have to open my nikka from the barrel

  • ChriSto83 on 08/02/2018 - 16:33
    +4

    Queue the moron who thinks they're funny suggesting this will go well with AC Cola

    • Cluster on 08/02/2018 - 16:55
      +15

      I know, right? As if people wouldn't use Pepsi. Ridiculous!

    • gimmebargains on 08/02/2018 - 17:06

      I think I would cry if I saw someone do this…

      • Meconium on 09/02/2018 - 19:24
        +1

        Don’t spend time with wealthy people in China then.

    • F-22 on 08/02/2018 - 17:13
      +5

      True, don't want to ruin the AC cola with yamazaki.

    • z28 on 08/02/2018 - 18:44

      I am standing right behind that moron, now what's next ?

    • matt1234 on 08/02/2018 - 22:28

      nar LA Ice - AC Colas a bit harder to find these days.

  • autolux on 08/02/2018 - 16:38
    +6

    OMG best whisky ever, some award told me so!!

  • Angelino on 08/02/2018 - 17:16

    OP - when you say this is the best in your collection what are you comparing to? Do you have an extensive collection of single malts or are you just an occasional whisky drinker?

    • gimmebargains on 08/02/2018 - 17:42
      +3

      I wouldn't say an extensive collection, but I am definitely a big fan of whisky, especially Scotch and Japanese.
      I have a handful of drinks at home - not pictured is my Glenfiddich 12YO, Highland Park 12YO, Monkey Shoulder, Jack Daniels and Dimple 15YO
      And I was lucky enough to try Hibiki 12YO whisky in Japan. Japanese whisky is in a league of it's own IMO; shame they have a big price tag though :(

      • Whodis on 08/02/2018 - 18:48
        +1

        Not knocking your other drinks, actually maybe I am, but Nikka from the Barrel blend > most of, if not all of those scotches.

        • gimmebargains on 08/02/2018 - 19:00
          +2

          Never actually tried Nikka, would be pretty keen to give it a try though. How is it?

        • swxfty on 08/02/2018 - 20:25

          Correct.

        • Whodis on 08/02/2018 - 22:43

          @gimmebargains:
          It’s worth a punt at ~70 for 500ml

      • Jamesx on 08/02/2018 - 19:33
        +4

        it would be the best in your collection, but not convinced.
        for $180, you can get some 18yo single molt scotches
        ie Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, The Arran 18 Year Old, Glenlivet 18 Year Old, Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Year Old, Glenfarclas 18 Year Old are all under $150.
        Maybe it's a good drum but not worth the money

        • Angelino on 08/02/2018 - 23:01
          +3

          Also worth trying Laphroaig which is a good single malt which polarises a lot of people but a good way to sample Islay peat flavours. Usually available for about $90/bottle.
          Most of the whiskeys in OPs collection are blends.

        • Whodis on 08/02/2018 - 23:08

          Lagavulin distillers ed is a much nicer version, but also a fair bit more expensive.

          Most of the Glens I don’t find all that interesting. Highland Park 18 can often be had for <150 if you watch for it. Nikka Coffey Grain NAS is also pretty good, especially if you can get it cheap from Japan, like ~$60 or so AFAIK.

          I have half a bottle of Yamazaki 18 that I got for $250 ish back in the day :)

        • gimmebargains on 09/02/2018 - 09:58

          Thanks for the suggestions guys!

        • od810 on 09/02/2018 - 12:07

          I do think Japanese whiskies are a bit overpriced since Yamazaki won the best whisky with the sherry cask 2013 bottle. With $180, there are plenty of nice scotches to try. My favorite now is Bruidladdich PC10, got the PC12 but havent opened yet. Value for money wise, lagavulin 16 or laphroaig 10 is probably the best

        • 4foxache on 09/02/2018 - 12:20
          +1

          @splathowa: Lagavulin 16 yr old is one of my favs… next level from Laphroiag imo

        • Whodis on 09/02/2018 - 16:56

          @hawkus81:
          Me too, but I really like Lagavulin distillers ed when I don’t feel like getting punched in the face that evening :)

      • kahn on 08/02/2018 - 19:38
        +4

        Placing a sword next to your drinks is a recipe for disaster. "Watch this, bro."

      • brownsound on 09/02/2018 - 09:34
        +1

        i have similar tastes to you. Have you tried Glengrant? Its available at BWS/liqourlands. Its now my go to for any occasion.. great for $50 mark

        • gimmebargains on 09/02/2018 - 09:57

          I haven't actually, would be pretty keen to give it a go though - especially if I can pick up a bottle under $50

      • ChriSto83 on 09/02/2018 - 09:45
        +1

        OP have you tried a Glenfiddich 18? They're pretty cheap over at Nicks wines ($99) and my fav.
        I guess for their priceranges, the Glenfiddich 12 and Monkey Shoulder aren't in the same class as the Yamazaki 12.

        • gimmebargains on 09/02/2018 - 09:57
          +1

          Unfortunately not, but that looks so good. And for an awesome price too. So tempted to pick one up today!

        • ChriSto83 on 09/02/2018 - 14:03
          +1

          @gimmebargains: yep, always that price at Nicks, super fast shipping too. One of my fav drops but I couldn't resist this deal either. Can't wait to try it.

  • nighthawk on 08/02/2018 - 17:41
    +1

    Also, the Hibiki is only $110!

    • gimmebargains on 08/02/2018 - 19:40

      Awesome, thanks for that. Updated the description

  • [Deactivated] on 08/02/2018 - 18:00

    I am heading to Japan in a couple of weeks. Will I be much better off buying there?

    • Mjamie on 08/02/2018 - 18:28
      +1

      So much cheaper there. If you're in the area, visiting the distillery and going on the tour is amazing too.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/02/2018 - 18:33

        Thanks Mjamie, this will be the first time I spend some time in Kyoto. I understand the distillery is close but where specifically is a good place to buy as a rule (in either Tokyo or Kyoto)? I just don't seem to recall seeing whisky for sale. I wasn't really looking back then though.

        • pasey25 on 08/02/2018 - 20:12

          You can’t buy it at the distillery sadly other than in miniatures (which are oddly well priced)

          And otherwise it’s incredibly hard to find. I found a bottle of hibiki 17 in Tokyo but that was almost by fluke

        • Mjamie on 09/02/2018 - 11:29
          +1

          They have a store at the distillery, and there's a good selection there. It's definitely cheaper in Japan. My friends and I got about 12 bottles between us.

        • pasey25 on 21/02/2018 - 22:29

          @Mjamie:

          No hibiki Yamazaki or hakushu available by the bottle at the distillery sadly

      • brownsound on 09/02/2018 - 09:35

        Ive heard the distilelry tour is only in Japanese… true or not?

        • Mjamie on 09/02/2018 - 11:30

          They have different languages on audio recordings and it worked quite well.

    • swxfty on 08/02/2018 - 20:26
      +1

      It's hard to find in Japan. And will be the same price IF you find it.

      Source; I just got back a few months ago

      • cool2frost on 09/02/2018 - 09:55

        You are correct. This particular whisky has been inflated in price due to its popularity. If you are heading to Japan, find other whiskeys, such as Nikka, Kirin, Kurayoshi. Plenty of unknown great whiskeys in Japan. Explore … it is like a treasure hunt.

      • LSGH on 09/02/2018 - 18:10

        noticed the same…..have been there twice in last 18 months..

    • z28 on 08/02/2018 - 22:04
      +1

      Just got back last week, couldn't find an aged one.

      BTW, here is an article about Yamazaki.

      https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2018/01/31/50-…

    • ChriSto83 on 09/02/2018 - 09:46

      Yes but not at the airport duty free, cheaper in the actual cities. Only issue is, you'll need to carry them in your luggage as carry on only allow liquids purchased in duty free.

  • Vodafail on 08/02/2018 - 18:16
    +3

    Went to japan last month, and bought it for a fraction of the price, just need to know where to look

    • F-22 on 08/02/2018 - 19:15

      Care to share where to look? Heading over in a week.

      • Vodafail on 08/02/2018 - 23:17
        +2

        Need to hit up the smaller towns like Kyoto, there are quite a few liquor stores in the Gion area.

        Forget going to big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, it is always sold out.

        Last resort is don quijote

      • Henryzzxd on 09/02/2018 - 11:47
        +1

        Two big franchises

        Yamaya and shinanoya they are the Dan Murphys of Japan are you best bet to find a great selections of whiskeys

      • LSGH on 09/02/2018 - 18:12

        Raptor….try the Nikka Taketsuru, Yamazaki Distillers Reserv, The Chita, Coffey Malt, available in almost all supermarkets or basement levels of department stores

    • footyboy on 08/02/2018 - 19:30
      -1

      So coy.

    • LSGH on 09/02/2018 - 18:03

      was recently in kyoto, osaka and tokyo….I found the NAS to be a fraction of the price here…. but anything with a 12, 18 etc I found to be similar to prices here…

  • [Deactivated] on 08/02/2018 - 18:36
    +4

    Great whisky but god damnit what happened to the price of these? $180 is a bargain now? I've bought bottles in Australia for <$100 years ago and in Japan for dramatically cheaper again.

    That said it is a great whisky. One of my favourites. Do yourself a favour and pick up a bottle if you're over in Japan.

    • footyboy on 08/02/2018 - 19:31
      +10

      Yea no worries I'll just Nippon over.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/02/2018 - 20:33
        +2

        You'd be Osaka to miss out on that deal.

        • MathNerd on 09/02/2018 - 09:50
          +1

          When you do get the deal, you'll come back a Hiroshima.

        • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2018 - 10:18
          +1

          @MathNerd:

          And I'd ask what Tokyo so long to get some.

    • mit on 08/02/2018 - 19:45

      It's just low supply/high demand. Because of all the tourists, it doesn't even last long in Japan. I think they also cut supply from factories in general too.

    • tle2017 on 09/02/2018 - 09:52

      its all can be understand,due to the fact that Japanese whisky getting very popular and limited production being exports.

  • wikiwiki on 08/02/2018 - 23:39
    +1

    Bought two from Surrey Hills.. Still about four left.
    Vouchers are on the counter.. Bar code is the same for all flyers

  • tle2017 on 09/02/2018 - 09:49
    +1

    man still remembered the day where i drink this at $90, smooth criminal!

  • bajillionaire on 09/02/2018 - 12:10

    True story, I did a blind taste test with a friend between this and ALDI's Highland Black 8YO Blended Scotch Whisky.
    We both preferred the Highland Black!

  • bailbondsh on 09/02/2018 - 12:42

    i have more expensive tastes

  • wako on 10/02/2018 - 00:18

    What's this worth aussie duty free? Any one know.. Haven't paid retail for so long and over stocked on my favorites time to collect some special occasion bottles

    • LSGH on 11/02/2018 - 01:34

      They do not have this in duty free. Have seen the Chita and Hibiky Harmony

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