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Yamazaki Junshin is a no-age-statement Japanese whisky from the Yamazaki distillery, which is located in the picturesque hills of Kyoto. This expression is part of Yamazaki`s core range and is a blend of malt whiskies aged in American oak, Spanish oak, and Mizunara oak casks, as well as a small amount of grain whisky. ‘Junshin’ means "pure" in Japanese, reflecting the whisky`s smooth and refined character. The nose is complex and intriguing, combining aromas of honey, vanilla, dried fruits and a hint of smoke. The palate reveals a full-bodied spirit, with flavours of dark chocolate, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, as well as a subtle earthiness and a touch of oak.
Yamazaki was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii and located in the Vale of Yamazaki, between Osaka and Kyoto, an area chosen for it's water supply and favourable maturation climate. Torii was already established as an importer of fine wine from European and was keen to move into the world of spirits. The setup of the distillery was aided by another soon-to-be titan of Japanese whisky - Masataka Takesuru, who went on to establish Nikka. Over the next 60 years, Yamazaki produced a number of successful blended whiskies, notably Shirofuda and Kakubin, but it wasn't until 1984 that the first ever single malt was released.
The 1990s saw the development of many of the Yamazaki bottlings that have made the distillery world famous - the 10 Year Old, 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old. Limited edition releases fly off the shelves and Yamazaki is now firmly established not only as one of Japan's greatest distilleries, but one of the world's greatest. The distillery has seen a number of refurbishments and expansions over the years and now operations 12 stills allowing them to produce over six millions litres a year.
