YAMAZAKI - Single Malt Whisky
Japan's No1 Single Malt Whisky
- Yamazaki is the first and oldest whisky distillery built in Japan
- Shinjiro Torii, the Father of Japanese whisky and founder of Suntory Ltd. built the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923
S Suntory Ltd. is the leading producer of Japanese single malt whiskies - Production methods of Japanese whisky are derived from and very similar to, those of Scotch whisky
- The sole ingredients are malted barley, water and yeast, double distilled and then matured in oak casks. However, the diversity of the Japanese climate and large varieties of casks used
in maturation, including the rare 'Mizunara' Japanese oak casks, combine to deliver a truly distinct whisky, with it's own unique character - The taste of Yamazaki Single Malt is smooth and mellow making it an accessible and enjoyable whisky for all
- Japanese Single Malt is one of the hottest categories, growing at over 90% in the UK*
- Japanese whisky can be served neat, with ice or as the Japanese drink it -'Mizuwari' style (accompanied by ice and water)
YAMAZAKI
12 YEARS OLD
Japan's No.1 Malt Whisky.
IWSC 2009 Silver,
SWSC Double Gold
& IWSC Gold 2010
YAMAZAKI 10 YEARS OLD Named after the town of Yamazaki, famed for its pure waters, tea ceremonies and samurai warriors. ISC 2007 Silver & IWSC 2009 Silver |
YAMAZAKI 18 YEARS OLD Trophy winner for 'Best Worldwide Whisky' at the ISC 2007 Gold, SWSC 2008 Double Gold, IWSC 2009 Silver, SWSC 2009 Double Gold & IWSC Double Gold 2010 |
HAKUSHU |
HIBIKI |
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HAKUSHU 12 YEARS OLD Hakushu means 'white sand banks' named after the mineral deposits in the stream that feeds the distillery. IWSC 2009 Gold - Best in Class |
HIBIKI 12 YEARS OLD A blend of grain and malt whiskies, malt aged in Japanese plum liqueur (Umeshu) casks give this silky, smooth whisky it's distinctive sweet, floral notes. IWSC 2009 Silver - Best in Class |
HIBIKI 17 YEARS OLD Hibiki meaning 'harmony', symbolises a unique harmony of over 30 malts, the youngest being 17 years old. IWSC 2009 Silver - Best in Class |
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