{"product_id":"yamazaki-single-malt-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"Yamazaki Story of the Distillery Edition","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Whisky Written Chapter by Chapter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYamazaki Story of the Distillery Edition is Suntory's ongoing tribute to the Yamazaki Distillery itself, Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii at the foot of a mountain outside Kyoto. Rather than chasing a single fixed recipe, this series is designed to retell the distillery's story a little differently with each release, drawing on the full breadth of what Yamazaki is capable of producing. The label artwork itself reflects that intent, built around imagery of the distillery grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow the Story of the Distillery Series Is Made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach edition is a non-vintage, no-age-statement single malt, blended from a wide variety of Yamazaki malts matured across Mizunara oak, Spanish oak, and white oak casks. That range of cask types is the point: Yamazaki's stillhouse and warehouse operations are built to produce an unusually diverse set of malt characters from one site, and this series exists specifically to showcase that diversity in a single bottling each year. It's bottled at 43% ABV, using the same Mizunara oak tradition, Japan's own aromatic native wood, that has shaped Yamazaki's identity since the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Story of the Distillery editions tend toward a rich, layered profile built around dried fruit, honeyed sweetness, warming spice, and gentle oak, with the specific balance shifting from edition to edition based on that year's blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dried fruit and honey character common to this series pairs well with a spiced fruitcake, aged Gouda, or a simple almond tart. Its warming spice notes also complement dark chocolate or roasted chestnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStory of the Distillery whiskies reward a slow, attentive pour, best enjoyed neat to let their layered fruit and spice character fully unfold. A single large ice cube can also help open the aromatics for those who prefer a slightly cooler glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e Distiller's Reserve is Suntory's standing, always-available core bottling. Story of the Distillery is a separate, periodically released series built each time from a different blend of Mizunara, Spanish, and white oak-aged malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this whisky vintage-dated?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's released periodically under a shared \"Story of the Distillery\" name, with each edition representing a distinct blend rather than a single unchanging recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is this whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% ABV (86 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of Mizunara oak, Spanish oak, and white oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for more from this legendary Japanese whisky house? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/suntory\"\u003eShop the full Suntory collection\u003c\/a\u003e for Hibiki, Toki, and other Yamazaki expressions, or browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/japanese-whiskey\"\u003eJapanese Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more from Japan's top distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your whisky is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":50557468115202,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2025","offer_id":50557468147970,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2026","offer_id":50557468180738,"sku":null,"price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/yamazaki-story-2024.jpg?v=1790703043","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/es\/products\/yamazaki-single-malt-japanese-whisky-700ml","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}