Yamazaki 18 years

Yamazaki distillery, Suntory's flagship distillery, was established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. The town of Yamazaki was chosen as the location for Japan's first commercial distillery because of its very 'Scottish' climate and because three rivers converge there. At first, Yamazaki produced both malt and grain for Suntory's blends, but the opening of the Chita distillery in 1972 allowed the company to concentrate entirely on single malt whisky. Japanese whisky is highly sought after and currently this 18-year-old Yamazaki is one of the most sought-after whiskies in the world. 

Since 1992, the 18-year-old Yamazaki has been part of the core range of Japan's oldest distillery. Unfortunately, the allocation is quite a bit smaller than the demand which has caused the price of this delicious whisky to rise quite a bit in recent years.

This Japanese single malt whisky is a vatting of 80% sherry butt matured whisky, the other 20% being a combination of Japanese Mizunara and American oak.

Yamazaki Distillery

Yamazaki Distillery is located in the green foothills of the Osaka Mountains in Japan, near Kyoto. Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, founder of Suntory, Yamazaki is the oldest commercial whisky distillery in Japan and has played a crucial role in the development of the Japanese whisky industry.

A unique feature of Yamazaki Distillery is the exceptional water quality from the surrounding rivers, such as the Katsura, Uji and Kizu, which contribute to the purity and refinement of their whiskies. The distillery uses a combination of traditional and innovative techniques, including a variety of stills and a wide range of casks, such as ex-bourbon, sherry and Japanese Mizunara oak casks. This creates a rich and complex flavour profile.

Yamazaki whiskies are known for their elegant and refined character, with notes of flowers, fruit, honey and spices. The attention to detail and craftsmanship in every step of the production process result in whiskies that are praised worldwide.

The combination of an idyllic location, high-quality ingredients and a strong commitment to quality makes Yamazaki Distillery a leading name in the world of whisky.