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- RegionOsaka
- CountryJapan
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Yamazaki is Japan's eerste whisky distilleerderij. De 12 Year Old zette Japanse whisky op de wereldkaart.
Last updated: Sep 5, 2026
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Story & style
Founded 1923 Elegant & Complex
Yamazaki is Japan's eerste whisky distilleerderij. De 12 Year Old zette Japanse whisky op de wereldkaart.
✨ What makes it special
Japan's first whisky distillery (1923). Multiple still shapes produce diverse spirit styles. Rare Mizunara oak casks
⚗️ The process
Still typePot still (various shapes)
Number of stills16
Water sourceMinase River confluence
🪵 Maturation
Ex-bourbonex-sherryMizunara Japanese oak
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34.8903° N · 135.6706° E
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