Whisky

The oldest single malt ever released by the house of Suntory, bottled in 2020. Yamazaki 55 Year Old is a blend of two different single malts - one distilled in 1960 and aged in Mizunara casks and one distillerd in 1964 and aged in White Oak.Yamazaki`s chief blender Shinji Fukuyo described the 55 year old in the following terms - "Very old Scotch Whiskies gave me this impression of them being perfect Greek sculptures with beautifully toned beauty. Instantly impressive as a piece of art. But the Yamazaki 55 is more like an old Buddhist statue. Calm and mysterious. It takes time to take in its inner beauty with the smell of Japanese incense and stripped old wood, like the Toshodaiji Temple in Nara. ’’

The Yamazaki 55 Year Old is a pinnacle of Japanese whisky artistry, distilled in the early 1960s and aged for over five decades. This extremely rare and limited edition offers an unmatched complexity and depth, featuring layers of aromatic sandalwood, rich fruit, and the subtle nuances of Mizunara oak. With only a very limited number of bottles released, it represents a unique opportunity to experience the legacy and craft of Japan's oldest whisky distillery. Aromatic sandalwood, rich fruit, subtle Mizunara oak, with a profound and enduring finish. One of the most coveted and exclusive whiskies in the world.

The Yamazaki 55 Year Old is an extraordinary and exclusive release, representing the peak of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. Distilled in the 1960s and aged for 55 years, it is the oldest official release from the distillery. This remarkable whisky offers an unparalleled depth of flavor, with notes of sandalwood, Mizunara oak, fruit, and a deep, rich aroma.

Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory. Nestled on the outskirts of Kyoto, Yamazaki benefits from a misty climate and diverse local flora, creating a unique environment for whisky aging. Renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship and pioneering nature, Yamazaki produces a wide range of single malt whiskies that are highly appreciated worldwide for their complexity, depth, and variety of flavors.