The company founded in the small town of Yoichi, Hoikkaido, by Masataka Taketsuru, is by now Japan's leading maker of whisky. Despite this, it still adheres to the traditions of its founder. The Yoichi whisky, named after the distillery is still its most admired product, having won several awards at international competitions. The Final Product Yoichi 20 Year Old is a luxury bottle, for those with truly sophisticated taste.