Yamazaki
山崎蒸溜所
Osaka Prefecture, Japan·est. 1923·active·Suntory Spirits (Suntory Holdings)
Mizunara casksRich, fruity, layered — the defining Japanese single malt profileHouse ToriiVisitor centre
96
prestige index
Prestige
96/100
Tracked expressions
6
Avg retail
A$5.0k
Highest auction
A$10.1k
The Story
Japan's first malt distillery, sited where three rivers meet — orchard-fruit sweetness, mizunara temple wood, and quiet depth.
Production
Still heating
Direct-fired and steam-heated pot stills in a variety of shapes for a diverse make
Water
Rikyu no Mizu spring water
Climate
humid subtropical
Maturation
Uses Suntory's own Mizunara Japanese oak alongside American, sherry, and wine casks; warehouses at Yamazaki hold ~200,000+ casks
Tracked expressions6 bottles · sorted by age
Expression
Status
Fair retail
12-mo
Yamazaki 25 Year Old25 Year Old · 43%
Core range
A$9.5k
▲ 11%
Yamazaki 18 Year Old18 Year Old · 43%
Core range
A$1.7k
▲ 8%
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old18 Year Old · 48% · limited edition
limited edition
A$8.5k
▲ 12%
Market intelligence
Retail band
A$340–9.5k
12-mo house trend
▲ 9%
Collector tail
to A$10.1k
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