Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky Germany This high-altitude region is known

This high-altitude region is known for its calcareous soils and cool climate

Nose: Bright citrus

finishing long and rakish with chalky tension and a touch of oak warmth

• Wine Advocate: 92/100

It occupies a position between their entry Côte-Rôtie and their ultra-premium single-vineyard “La-La” wines

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Whisky Germany This high-altitude region is knownDistillery 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