A Prologue of Seiichi Koshimizu

The Making of Whisky Blender Seiichi Koshimizu

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The Beginning of Japanese Whisky

Aqua Vitae' (water of life), arrived in Japan as a luxury item from overseas when Japan transitioned from a closed country to an open one. Subsequently, with the founders of Suntory, Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru, whisky production began, giving birth to the Yamazaki Distillery, the first in Japan, which continues to thrive to this day.

Location

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto Castle Gate (Kyoto)