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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 houga Yamazaki 1984

Suntory Houga Yamazaki 1984

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Suntory Yamazaki Tokyo International Bar Show 1999

Suntory Yamazaki 1999 Tokyo International Bar Show Whisky Live

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The Yamazaki Legends Collection

The Yamazaki Legends Collection

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The Suntory Distilleries Collection

The Suntory Distilleries Collection

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Suntory Yamazaki 1995 Owner's Cask World Liquor Brutus

Suntory Yamazaki 1995 Owner’s Cask World Liquor Brutus

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Suntory Yamazaki "100th Washizu" Owner's Cask 1992-2007

Suntory Yamazaki “100th Washizu” Owner’s Cask 1992-2007

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Suntory Yamazaki 1994 Owner's Cask

Suntory Yamazaki 1994 Owner’s Cask Hotel Hillarys

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Suntory Yamazaki 1983 Sherry Wood - No Box

Suntory Yamazaki 1983 Sherry Wood – No Box

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Yamazaki Puncheon 2013

Yamazaki Puncheon 2013

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Suntory Pure Malt Long life Ceramic bottle Whisky No Box

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

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Suntory Collection Signature Whisky Arita Somenishiki Fukuju

Suntory Collection Signature Whisky Arita Somenishiki Fukuju (No Box)

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Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Yamazaki Arita-yaki ‘HUKU’ (Nobox)

Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Yamazaki Arita-yaki ‘FUKU’ (No box)

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Suntory Single Cask Whiskey Yamazaki Distillery 2001 HOGSHEAD

Suntory Single Cask Yamazaki 2001 Hogshead

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Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Tarudashi Genshu

Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Tarudashi Genshu

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Suntory Collection Signature Whisky Arita Somenishiki Fukuju

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Hakushu 12 Year Old Pure Malt

Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Pure Malt 2 bottle set

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Yamazaki 1980 white oak cask A

Suntory The Cask of Yamazaki 1980 White Oak Cask

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Suntory yamazaki 1980 white oak cask A

Suntory Yamazaki 1980 White Oak Cask

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Suntory Yamazaki 15 Year Old Arita Bottle – No Box

Suntory Ageing 15 Year Old Arita Bottle – No Box

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Suntory Yamazaki

Suntory Yamazaki Vintage Malt 1992

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Yamazaki Mizunara 2012

Suntory Yamazaki Mizunara 2012

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Yamazaki Mizunara 2010

Suntory Yamazaki Mizunara 2010

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Yamazaki 1983 Sherry wood with box

Suntory Yamazaki 1983 Sherry Wood

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Suntory Yamazaki vintage malt 1995

Suntory Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky 1995 Vintage Malt

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KONOIKE 130th Anniversary Whisky

KONOIKE 130th Anniversary Yamazaki Whisky

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Yamazaki 50

Yamazaki 50 Year Old 3rd Edition 2011 Release (Price Upon Request)

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