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Yamazaki is the pioneer of single malt Japanese whisky, born in Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, Yamazaki is renowned for its soft waters. Diverse fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques create the blending opportunities that are essential to achieving the signature subtle, refined and complex taste that is the Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky.
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Yamazaki Distillery – The Birthplace of Japanese Single Malt
Nestled at the foothills of Mount Tennōzan in Yamazaki, Osaka prefecture, the Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s very first malt whisky distillery. Founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923, and commencing distillation in 1924, it was born from a bold dream: to craft a whisky that would resonate with the delicate palate traditions of Japan.
Spanning approximately 110,000 square meters, Yamazaki enjoys the gifts of nature — pure spring water, varied climate, rich biodiversity — all of which contribute to whiskies of elegance, depth, and nuanced character.
From malting, fermentation, to distillation, maturation and bottling, every step is done with artisanal precision. The distillery aims to let the terroir — the spirit of the place — be clearly expressed in each single malt.
Yamazaki is more than a production site: it’s also a destination. Visitors can tour the distillery, learn in the whisky museum/visitor centre, and enjoy the in-house boutique and tasting lounge — building a bridge between whisky enthusiasts and the heritage of Yamazaki.
The Balvenie 21 Years PortWood has benefited from a double maturation: first 21 years minimum in traditional oak barrels then 3-4 months of finishing in Port barrels of at least 40 years old. This Single Malt is the greatest pride of cellar master David Stewart. This is the Balvenie which has won the most awards. This second maturation in Port barrels and its reduction to...
Yamazaki is the pioneer of single malt Japanese whisky, born in Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, Yamazaki is renowned for its soft waters. Diverse fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques create the blending opportunities that are essential to achieving the signature subtle, refined and complex taste that is...
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This whisky is first aged in American white oak barrels that...
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