Suntory Pure Malt was released in March 1984 as a no-age-statement whisky, purportedly distilled in 1972 and as such 12 years old. According to chief blender Ken Sato the development of Pure Malt's flavor profile took two years. Suntory would add a 12-year age statement to the label in 1986 and continue to release Pure Malt until 2004 by when it was replaced by the infamous Yamazaki 12 year old Single Malt.

This is the 1991 Setsubun version, depicting a Oni mask.

Content 750ml - volume 43%

Suntory Pure Malt 10 years old, green label, bottled prior to 2002. This is of course a Yamazaki product but in those days not yet marketed as such.

Content 700ml - volume 40%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. It's label depicts a pair of Tora (tigers), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. Its label depicts a pair of Inu (dogs), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

Yamazaki 1993 Single Sherry Cask, bottled in 2012.

Content 500ml - volume 56%

This Yamazaki was released June 2013 in honor of Yamazaki's 90th Anniversary.

Content 190ml - volume 48%

Suntory's profound Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki 18 years comes in a special bottle with a silhouette of the Yamazaki distillery, the first distillery in Japan.

This 2015 Limited Edition comes in a Paulownia wood case depicting the bamboo forests of Yamazaki, known for its pristine waters and loved by the Tea Master Sen no Rikyu.

Content 700ml - volume 43%

This 15-year old Yamazaki Pure Malt Tarudashi (straight from the barrel) Gensyu (original spirit) is a discontinued distillery-exclusive bottling.

Content 500ml - volume 57%

Suntory Nazo Aegis was bottled 8th June 2005 for the Mystery Writers of Japan. Created by Mr. Harutoshi Fukui, the author of the movie "Aegis of the Exiled''. From 2000 until 2004 these Nazo releases where blends of 70% Yamazaki and 30% Chita, from 2005 these contain just Yamazaki.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2012 is the 4th edition of Bourbon aged Yamazaki annual limited editions.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

This 2009 Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel was the first release under this label.
Region Japan
Bottling Distillery
Content 700ml
Volume 48%

This is one of 5 Limited Edition Yamazaki's released November 4, 2020. Compared to American oak, Spanish oak produces more tannins, leading to a more pronounced aromatic malt. Suntory sources their ex-Sherry casks–and they note that while ex-Sherry casks can be American or Spanish oak, Suntory chooses only the Spanish oak ones–are made from wood in the forests in the north of Spain. There’s a rich, concentrated sweetness and sourness going on.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

Suntory 1999 Single Cask Hiro, bottled in 2012.
Region Japan
Content 700ml
Volume 52%

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2009, the inaugural release of a range of superb no-age-statement malt whiskies.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

Suntory Yamazaki The Owner's Cask 1995, bottled 17/04/2008 for TOKYO Premium Forum

This is one of 553 bottles, drawn from Puncheon #5P70005.

Content 700ml - volume 62%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. Its label depicts a pair or Inoshisi (wild boar), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac

Content 700ml - volume 48%

Yamazaki's 1982 Sherry Wood, aged for 15 years, was released in October 1997 and has become a legend in its own time.

Content 700ml - volume 45%

This stunning gold-covered Yamazaki was released in 1983 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the distillery.

Content 760ml - volume 43%

This is a cask strength Yamazaki 1993,  bottled in 2004 from a single White Oak Hogshead, limited to 600 bottles.
Region Japan
Bottling Distillery
Content 600ml
Volume 54%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2006 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually in December at the Nakayama racecourse

Content 700ml - volume 48%