The Yamazaki 55 Year Old needs little introduction. It sits at the pinnacle of collectible Japanese Whisky as not only the oldest but also the most valuable bottle in the country’s history.

The Oldest and Most Valuable Whisky Ever Bottled in Japan

The Yamazaki 55

Suntory are one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjirō Torii in 1899 as a wine store in Osaka. The company was renamed Kotobukiya in 1921, which built its first distillery three years later, Yamazaki.

Whisky from the pioneer distillery of Japan

Hibiki & The House Of Suntory

The Hibiki 35 Year Old, Kutani Ceramic Collection

Vice President | Global Head of Spirits

Jonny Fowle

Director | Senior Whisky Specialist

James Gray

Sales and Property Manager, Whisky &amp; Spirits

Hugh Machin

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Sotheby's 2023 auction season begins with a focus on Japanese Whisky. This sale features much sought after whiskies including legendary releases from Japan’s distilling dynasty The House of Suntory.<br><br>Leading the sale is the ultra-rare The Yamazaki 55 Year Old, the oldest Japanese Single Malt ever released and a true masterpiece created by Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Also on offer are the extremely collectable The Yamazaki 25 Year Old and Hibiki 35 Year Old.

Fine & Rare Whisky