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The Yamazaki Whisky
The pioneer of Japanese whisky
The Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. With a range of options from Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve to 12, 18, and 25 Years Old, all of these prestigious whiskies contain carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak. Winner of the prestigious ISC Supreme Champion award, 3 years in a row.
From the Birthplace of Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki was born from the surprising, delicate yet profound experience of a Japanese single malt whisky. Multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas, Yamazaki whiskies are complex and deep. Made at Yamazaki Distillery, the birthplace of Japanese whisky, its signature multi-layered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs all over the world.
OUR PRODUCTS
More than a century ago, The House of Suntory was founded with a singular vision: to craft quintessentially Japanese spirits that would suit the subtle, refined yet complex palate of the Japanese people. Explore the collection and journey to the heart of Japan.
Supreme Champion Spirit: Three-Time Winner
The House of Suntory’s Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky 18 Years Old has been named Supreme Champion Spirit at the prestigious International Spirits Challenge 2025. Following the recognition of Yamazaki 25 Years Old in 2023 and Yamazaki 12 Years Old in 2024, this achievement marks the third consecutive year Yamazaki has earned the competition’s highest honor across all spirit categories, making it the first time in International Spirits Challenge history that the same brand has been awarded the Supreme Champion Spirit title three years in a row.
How to Taste Japanese Whisky
Suntory whisky is made for savoring. Given the chance, it will offer up an enchanting world of flavor that tells the story of its ingredients, age and the craft used to produce it. For a masterful demonstration of whisky tasting technique, watch Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo and cocktail legend Mr Lyan in conversation at the Yamazaki Distillery. They start by carefully noting the taste profiles of three Yamazaki 12 Years Old component whiskies: a puncheon cask whisky, a sherry cask whisky and a Mizunara cask whisky.
Authentic Japanese Whisky
What is real Japanese whisky? Until recently, there wasn’t a clear answer. This has left many whisky aficionados wondering whether the spirit in their glass is truly Japanese whisky or not. But help is at hand with the implementation of new Japanese whisky labeling standards by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA), which define what makes a whisky ‘Japanese’.
The Birthplace of Japanese Whisky
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery founded in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Yamazaki is not only the soul place of Suntory Whisky but the birthplace of Japanese Whisky. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, it is said that Torii selected the land of Yamazaki at the foot of Mt. Tennozan, for its high-quality water source and natural environment ideal for whisky making.
Designed with Purpose
The solid bottle shape symbolizes the identity of Japanese whisky and its flavor, while top of the bottle echoes the shape of a pot still – a nod to tradition of craftsmanship at the root of our heritage.
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Craft and Philosophy
Suntory spirits embody the harmony that exists between Japanese nature and Japanese people. This unique fusion establishes our craft as an art form.
Suntory Whisky
Suntory Whiskies embody the harmonious balance between the Japanese people and nature, taking distillation to an art form.
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