Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year's Old Watami Founder's Choice

The above is a single malt specially produced for the Watami chain of Restaurants in Japan and only sold in their outlets. Not much information is available.

http://www.tokyobird.com.au/whisky-wednesday-yamazaki-12-watami/

Background

From Japan’s most well-known distillery, the Yamazaki 12 year old single malt Watami President’s Choice is a slightly different take on the Yamazaki 12 that we know as one of our best sellers here at Tokyo Bird.

This special exclusive release single malt comprising whiskies at least 12 years old was first released in 2008. It was made for restaurant chain president Miki Watanabe who presides over the Watami chain of casual Japanese restaurants, which have now expanded across Asia, including in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Cambodia.

It contains more sherry cask-matured whiskies than the standard Yamazaki 12, so expect some more red fruit notes than the tropical fruit notes of the standard 12 year old. 

Tasting Notes

Nose (what does it smell like?):
Red berries, cinnamon, raisins

Palate (what does it taste and feel like?):
Stonefruit, ripe berries, baked goods, all spice

Finish (how does the flavour finish on the palate?):
Smooth, balanced, fruits

There is also a President's Choice. I don't know if there is any difference apart from the name.