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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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Hakushu distillery was, at one time, the largest Single Malt distillery in the world, production over the last decade or so has possibly sacrificed some quantity for improved quality. Spicy and nutty on the nose, with sweet, toasty oak balancing the gently-peated character of this Single Malt from the Southern Alps of Japan. The finish is charming and extremely moreish.
Robert Whitehead - Spirits Specialist
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