.yamazaki - 18yo

43% abv, €115, single malt, natural colour

No tasting notes, tasted at Maltstock 2013, during Suntory's Masterclass

Mark: +++++

Conclusion: Wonderful, great balance. Want.

More info: the largest part of this wonderful japanese whisky has been maturing in ex-Oloroso Sherry European oak, three smaller parts come from hogsheads, puncheons and Mizunara oak barrels.

.yamazaki - sherry oak

48% abv, €75, single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour

No tasting notes, tasted at Maltstock 2013, during Suntory's Masterclass

Mark: +++/++

Conclusion: Good, but a bit dry for my taste. Maybe it is too much sherry influenced?

More info: Fully matured in three year old ex-Oloroso Sherry butts made from European oak.

.yamazaki - mizunara

48% abv, €300, single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour

No tasting notes, tasted at Maltstock 2013, during Suntory's Masterclass

Mark: ++++/+

Conclusion: Really nice, but €300 for a bottle of whisky is a lot of money. The Mrs. was not too enthusiastic about it, so I am afraid it will not get into the house any time soon.

More info: Has fully matured in Japanese Mizunara oak.

.yamazaki - puncheon barrel

48% abv, €75, single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour

No tasting notes, tasted at Maltstock 2013, during Suntory's Masterclass

Mark: +++++

Conclusion: Very nice.

More info: This has fully matured in light toasted American white oak puncheons.

.yamazaki - bourbon barrel

48% abv, €75, single malt, non-chill filtered, natural colour

No tasting notes, tasted at Maltstock 2013, during Suntory's Masterclass

Mark: +++++

Conclusion: Nothing special, even a bit too sweet for my taste.

More info: This has matured in small (180 litres), heavily charred American white oak barrels.

.yamazaki - 12yo

43% abv, €65, single malt, natural colour

No tasting notes, tasted at Maltstock 2013, during Suntory's Masterclass

Mark: +++/++

Conclusion: Great stuff, too bad the price is a bit steep for my budget.

More info: The largest part of this bottling has matured in American Oak barrels, a smaller amount has matured in European ex-Sherry oak and another portion has matured in Japanese Mizunara Oak.