Who owns Yamazaki?
Yamazaki is owned by Suntory (Japan).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Suntory Holdings Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇯🇵 Japan, Osaka
- Origin
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Founded
- 1923
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Yamazaki
Yamazaki is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, opened in 1923 between Kyoto and Osaka at a site chosen for its water, where three rivers converge. Japanese whisky was little regarded outside Japan until its single malts began winning international awards in the 2000s, after which stocks of aged whisky ran short.
Ownership timeline of Yamazaki
Where Yamazaki sits in Suntory
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Yamazaki?
The parent company of Yamazaki is Suntory, a privately held company headquartered in Japan.
Is Yamazaki Japanese?
Yes. Yamazaki originated in Japan in 1923 and its owner, Suntory, is also headquartered in Japan.
Is Yamazaki still owned by Suntory?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Yamazaki is still owned by Suntory. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Suntory Holdings — our brands — Suntory Holdings Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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