Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky Germany founded in 1859

founded in 1859

the grapes undergo hand sorting before being gravity-fed into vats without the addition of commercial yeasts

Fermentation occurs in 55 hl oak vats with a 22-day maceration period using a gentle “shower” system to wet the cap at temperatures between 28–32°C

• Wine Advocate: 92/100

it offers freshness and minerality

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky Germany founded in 1859Distillery Background and History The Yamazaki Distillery was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii as Japans first malt whisky distillery, located in Shimamoto in Osaka Prefecture. It sits where diverse climatic influences converge, allowing complex maturation. The distillery was built with the help of Masataka Taketsuru, who studied in Scotland and contributed foundational whisky knowledge. Over time, Yamazaki became the flagship single malt brand of