Yamazaki (Suntory) Distillery

Name: Yamazaki (Suntory) Distillery
Address: Mishima District, Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, 618-0001, Japan
Telephone: +81759621423

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Place Category: DistilleriesPlace Tags: Sherry Whiskey

In 1923, Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory, built Japans first malt whisky distillery in the Vale of Yamazaki. Yamazaki Whiskey Distillery is the first Whiskey distillery in Japan. It is also the most famous for its award winning whiskies.

Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.

Address: Mishima District
Shimamoto
Osaka Prefecture
618-0001
Japan

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