YAMAZAKI DISTILLERIES
Yamazaki. Where it all began in 1923.
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii.
Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky. The Yamazaki Distillery is thus the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, this region was formerly referred to as "Minaseno", where one of the purest waters of Japan originates.
Yamazaki is also home to Sen no Rikyu, Master of "The Way of Tea." Yamazaki Distillery is where the Katsura, Uji and Kizu rivers converge, providing a unique misty climate and one of Japan’s softest waters. The diversity of this region’s temperature and humidity creates ideal conditions for cask aging, known as the signature "Suntory Maturation".
Balancing Nature with Craft
Good whisky requires good water and proper maturation in the right environment. Torii strived for a uniquely Japanese whisky to surpass Scotch whisky, and searched for a genuinely Japanese climate for years. Yamazaki lies in a misty valley between Mt.Tennozan and Mt. Otokoyama where three rivers meet. It has one of Japan’s softest waters and is ideal for whisky maturation. This choice of location has been proven by the quality of whisky produced in the Yamazaki distillers for many years.
A Newly Enhanced Experience
Porters Lux Shipping Policy
All deliveries are managed by Australia Post wine division. All customers must produce identification and no parcels will be left in areas that do not have a person available to manage it. We understand this may inconvenience some customers, but we’re aiming to reduce theft and reduce our liability as if a parcel is accessed by a minor, we can lose our liquor license, and all efforts will be made to prevent this from happening.
When your delivery driver arrives, you are required to provide your government photo identification so the delivery driver can identify you are the buyer and that you’re over 18.
If you cannot produce identification, have members at your location that are under 25 and cannot show government 18+ identification or show signs that you are intoxicated the products will be returned to the store and a full refund will be provided except the delivery fee. No exceptions.
All country-wide deliveries will be packed and sent within 1-2 business days with Australia Post.
If you have missed your parcel, and you do not contact Australia Post via your online account to have the parcel redelivered and the parcel has been returned to us, we reserve the right to claim the "return parcel fee" that Australia Post charges us when calculating your refund.
If your parcel has been damaged upon delivery, we will work with Australia Post to have these products redelivered to you upon Australia Post approving the insurance claim. We will need to know from you whether you want to drink the beverages, or store them for collection as some items can be delivered to customers with label and closure damages, whilst anything broken will be replaced.
All efforts are made to ensure all customers are provided with a great customer experience, although we understand that our partners can be slow at times.
Unfortunately, if you live within these postcodes, we are unable to sell you products as guided by our liquor regulations and laws.
