
The pioneer of Japanese single malt, layered and serene
The Yamazaki Single Malt is Japan's premier single malt, renowned for its profound complexity and multi-layered fruit aromas. Its delicate yet profound character is shaped by meticulous distillation in unique pot stills and aging in various cask types, including rare Japanese Mizunara oak.
Seared duck breast with cherry reduction or premium sashimi
Miso-glazed roasted eggplant
Aged Comté or mature Gouda
Yamazaki, Japan
Glencairn glass
Room temperature (64-70F)
Shinjiro Torii founded Yamazaki to realize his vision of creating a unique Japanese whisky suited to the delicate palate of his countrymen. Embracing the art of blending, the house has pioneered Japanese whisky artistry for over a century, earning global acclaim.
Constructed in 1923 on the outskirts of Kyoto, the Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery. Located at the confluence of three rivers, the region's humid climate and pure water supply provide the ideal environment for aging world-class spirits.