Yamazaki 55 year old
The Yamazaki 55 Year Old is an exquisite single malt, crafted from a meticulous blend of two historic whiskies. The first component is a 1960-vintage spirit, distilled under the guidance of Shinjiro Torii, the founding father of the distillery. This exceptional spirit was aged in a Mizunara oak cask, known for imparting complex and refined flavors. The second element is a whisky filled in 1964 into white oak casks, a significant year marking the succession of Keizo Saji, Torii's son and the second-generation master blender. This was also the year when their company, initially named Kotobukiya, transitioned to the now globally recognized name, Suntory. This blend represents not just the fusion of unique whiskies but also the legacy and evolution of Suntory's whisky-making craft..
About Yamazki
The global release of Yamazaki 55 Year Old marks a significant tribute to the transformative 1960s, a decade that witnessed the pivotal transition of distillation leadership from father to son at the Yamazaki distillery. This era also heralded the introduction of the Suntory name to the international stage. Following its initial debut in Japan, this release celebrates these momentous milestones in the distillery's history, encapsulating a time of legacy and innovation.