About this SPIRIT
The House of Suntory
Yamazaki was Japan’s first distillery, established in 1923 by Shinjiro Tori. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky-making, but wanting to create something distinctly Japanese, Tori selected a site on the periphery of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient cultural centre.
Here, a unique, humid climate and high-quality water from Mount Tennozan’s springs come together in the production of very special whiskies: Japan’s oldest, and arguably some of its most well-known. Soft waters and frequent mists create ideal conditions for cask ageing here, as do hot summers and colder winters.
The distillery underwent a significant renovation in the late 1980s, which gave the team the ability to produce a variety of whisky styles, including single malts, for which they have now become famous on the global stage.
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As with every bottle I’ve encountered from the House of Suntory, Toki is an impeccable whisky. Created by marrying predominantly Hakushu Single Malt and Chita Single Grain whiskies, with a little touch of Yamazaki Single Malt, this is pure class and elegance. Softly nutty, with green orchard fruits and a gently herbal finish, everything is pristine and in its correct place. I drink this as a highball: 1 part Toki with 3 parts ice cold soda water.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (March 2023)
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