“Suntory Pure Malt Whisky “Yamazaki” is produced wholly from full-bodied malt whiskies, rich in flavour, that been selected from among the vast stock of barrels in our aging warehouses.
The history of whisky in Japan had its beginning when our founder Shinjiro Torii built the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, Japan first malt whisky distillery in the vale of Yamazaki near Kyoto.“
This is a 75cl version, Suntory Pure Malt Whisky (Golden Lion Logo) which is "The Fourth Release of the Yamazaki 12 Year old Single Malt whisky" bottled late 1980's, launched before the Suntory Yamazaki brand was released when the distillery was still de-emphasised on the label, the Pure Malt. Only for domestic market.
“Yamazaki” first ever released a single malt in 1984, This a rare old gem that collector's sought a around.