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The Yamazaki Distillery

The Yamazaki distillery is Japans oldest commercial whisky distillery. It was opened by Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory, in 1923 in Yamazaki on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital.

The location was chosen because of the excellent water supply in the area. The climate is also diverse with relatively cold winters and hot, humid summers, which makes it suitable for the production and maturation of whisky. The distillery is located near a notable Shinto shrine called Minase. Historically, a famous tea master based his operation in the vicinity as the water was thought to be of outstanding quality.

For the first 10 years, Yamazaki was managed by the legendary Masataka Taketsuru, the “Father of Japanese Whisky” and the founder of Nikka Whisky. Taketsuru actually wanted to open the distillery in Hokkaido as he believed the climate there was most similar to the Scottish climate. Torii, however, feared that transportation costs would be too high and opted for Yamazaki instead.

Its first product was the Shirofuda, or “white label,” named so after the colour of the label. The Shirofuda appeared on the market in 1929. The reception was slightly disappointing; Japanese drinkers were unused to the strong taste of whisky and turned their backs on it. It wasn’t until 1937 that a whisky the Japanese would truly appreciate arrived. This was called Suntory Kabunin (“square bottle”), which is still widely sold to this day. Despite the success of Kabunin, the whisky industry was still operating at a loss, but this would change with the arrival of war.

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Suntory Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2012

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Suntory Yamazaki Mizunara 2020

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Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve (Baby Bottle)

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Suntory Special Reserve Kiln Bottle

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Suntory Yamazaki Wood Cork Coaster

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Yamazaki Mizunara 2014

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Suntory Yamazaki 35 Year Old

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Suntory Yamazaki Bordeaux Wine Cask 2020

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The Suntory Platinum Collection

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The Suntory Distilleries Collection

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The Essence of Suntory Whisky – Yamazaki Montilla Wine Casks 2019

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Suntory Yamazaki 10 Year Old – White Box

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Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Yamazaki Arita-yaki ‘FUKU’

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Suntory Yamazaki The Owner’s Cask for The Hotel Pacific Tokyo 35th Anniversary

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Yamazaki 50 Year Old (2007 Release) (Price Upon Request)

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Suntory Yamazaki Puncheon 2012

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Suntory Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2013

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Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Yamazaki Distillery 80th Anniversary

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Suntory Collection Signature Whisky Arita Somenishiki Fukuju

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Suntory W. Shop Yamazaki WSO-007 and Hakushu WSO-006 Set

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Suntory Yamazaki 50 Year Old (2005 Release)

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Suntory Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011

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Yamazaki 1984 Sherry Wood

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Suntory Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2010

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Suntory Yamazaki Mizunara 2011

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Suntory “The Owner’s Cask” 1999

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Suntory Pure Malt Sherry Wood Yamazaki 1986

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Suntory Yamazaki Puncheon 2020

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Suntory Yamazaki Spanish Oak 2020

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Suntory Yamazaki 1999 Tokyo International Bar Show Whisky Live

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The Yamazaki Legends Collection

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Suntory Yamazaki 1994 Owner’s Cask Hotel Hillarys

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Suntory Yamazaki 1983 Sherry Wood – No Box

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Yamazaki Puncheon 2013

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Suntory Pure Malt Long Life Ceramic Bottle Whisky (No Box)

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Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Pure Malt

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