
TOKYO -- Located between the cities of Osaka and Kyoto, the fabled Yamazaki distillery, owned and operated by Japanese drinks giant Suntory Holdings, has long been a favorite destination for whiskey connoisseurs from around the world.
After opening in 1924 and launching its signature Suntory kakubin, square bottle, in 1937, the Yamazaki has produced some of the world's most coveted whiskies.