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The Distillery

Yamazaki — Japan’s Pioneering Single Malt

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii at the confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers in the Kyoto Prefecture, Yamazaki holds the distinction of being Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery. Torii selected the site for its exceptional soft water and misty microclimate, conditions that would prove instrumental in shaping the distillery’s elegant, layered house character. Yamazaki has since become Suntory’s flagship operation, producing a portfolio that ranges from accessible expressions to some of the most sought-after aged single malts in the world.

The distillery is renowned for its pioneering use of mizunara oak—native Japanese oak casks that impart distinctive incense, sandalwood, and coconut notes—as well as its mastery of sherry cask maturation. A century after its founding, Yamazaki remains at the vanguard of Japanese whisky, consistently achieving top honours at international competitions and setting auction records for aged expressions.

This Expression

Centenary Commemoration Edition

The Yamazaki Old Single Cask Malt Whisky 100th marks the distillery’s centenary milestone, celebrating a century of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. This commemorative release draws on Yamazaki’s deep inventory of mature casks, selected to represent the distillery’s signature style. As a single cask bottling in the distillery’s traditional format, it showcases the individual character of one exceptional barrel, bottled without chill filtration to preserve the full spectrum of flavour compounds and natural texture developed over years of maturation.

Tasting Profile

Provenance & Authentication

Wines & Spirits SA sources all Japanese whisky directly from a curated network of over fifty certified suppliers, ensuring full traceability from distillery to collector. Every bottle entering our inventory is authenticated upon arrival and stored in our climate-controlled cellar, maintained at a constant 14°C and 70% relative humidity with 24/7 environmental monitoring. This centenary Yamazaki expression arrives with complete provenance documentation, guaranteeing that what reaches you is precisely what left the distillery—a genuine piece of Japanese whisky history.

Collector Context

A Century of Excellence

The 100th anniversary of Yamazaki represents more than a calendar milestone—it marks a century of continuous innovation in Japanese whisky production. Since Jim Murray awarded the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 a near-perfect score and named it World Whisky of the Year, Suntory’s flagship distillery has achieved global recognition that drives sustained collector demand. Single cask bottlings from Yamazaki, particularly those tied to historical moments such as the centenary, are increasingly regarded as both exceptional drinking experiences and investment-grade assets within the Japanese whisky category.

Service & Enjoyment

This centenary Yamazaki is best reserved for contemplative evening tastings, allowing its layered complexity to unfold without distraction. Serve neat at room temperature in a tulip glass, giving the whisky five to ten minutes to open before your first sip—single cask expressions reward patience as volatile aromatics settle and deeper notes emerge. The refined character pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged Comté, or simply enjoyed on its own as a meditation on a century of craftsmanship.

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