Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky Germany Fermentation occurs in 55 hl

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

James Suckling: 96 points

followed by three years in bottle before release

• Wine Advocate: 92/100

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky Germany Fermentation occurs in 55 hlDistillery 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