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Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)
Japanese single malt whisky from Yamazaki, Osaka. Limited Japan edition released each year in late May (May 28, 2024, May 27, 2025, May 26, 2026), with Suntory selling bottles by lottery and shipping a further lottery batch in autumn in 2025 and 2026.
| Distillery | Yamazaki, Osaka, Japan |
|---|---|
| Strength | 43% ABV |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | Mizunara cask, Spanish oak cask, American white oak cask |
| Style | Japanese single malt whisky |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Suntory Global Spirits |
| Last edition | Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch), 6 October 2026 |
| Last stated price | ¥17,600 |
Stock sheet
7 of 15 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 | $319.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023 | $319.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | DekantaJP | Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition 2016 | $699.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2014 (No Box) | $1,329.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | DekantaJP | Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition 2015 | $829.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | DekantaJP | Suntory Pure Malt Yamazaki Limited Edition | $2,499.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 007 | Whiskys.co.uk (Arkwrights)GB | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 | £550 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 008 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition Tsukuriwake Selection 2022 | $7,999.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 009 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 (Black Friday Early Access) | $599.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 010 | DekantaJP | The Yamazaki Limited Edition Collection | $2,049.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 011 | DekantaJP | Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition Set (2014, 2015 and 2016) | $2,399.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 012 | DekantaJP | Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 & Yamazaki Water Set | $719.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 013 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 | $379.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 014 | DekantaJP | Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 | $749.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 015 | DekantaJP | Suntory Yamazaki Limited Edition 2016 (No Box) | $419.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch) | 6 October 2026 | 43% ABV | ¥17,600 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION | 26 May 2026 | 43% ABV | ¥17,600 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION (lottery batch) | October 2025 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION | 27 May 2025 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION | 28 May 2024 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 15 listings at 2 shops, 7 in stock and 8 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) release?
- The last one came out on 6 October 2026. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) cost?
- The last stated price was ¥17,600. Shops list it from $319.99 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch) came out on 6 October 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch) on 6 October 2026, Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION on 26 May 2026, Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION (lottery batch) in October 2025, Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION on 27 May 2025 and Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION on 28 May 2024.
- Where is Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) in stock?
- Dekanta and Whiskys.co.uk (Arkwrights), when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Yamazaki
Other Yamazaki lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Yamazaki 12 Year OldYamazaki · Osaka | 12 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 4 shops |
| 002 | Yamazaki 18 Year OldYamazaki · Osaka | 18 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Yamazaki 25 Year OldYamazaki · Osaka | 25 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Yamazaki 18 Year Old MizunaraYamazaki · Osaka | 18 years · 48% ABV | August 2025 | June 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 005 | Yamazaki Tsukuriwake SelectionYamazaki · Osaka | No age statement · 48% ABV | June 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
Other annual releases from Japan
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)Hakushu · Yamanashi | No age statement · 43% ABV | 6 October 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Chichibu The London EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 003 | Mars Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask FinishMars Shinshu · Nagano | No age statement · 52% ABV | July 2026 | July 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 004 | Taketsuru Pure Malt EssentialsNikka | No age statement · 43% ABV | 16 June 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
Sources
- サントリー公式、ウイスキー「山崎 2026」を“1万7600円”で抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- Amazon、いよいよウイスキー「山崎 2026」の取扱を開始, Impress Gourmet Watch
- サントリー公式、シングルモルトウイスキー「山崎 2025」を抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- 【5/27発売】山崎 Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITIONが予約販売中, Dengeki Online
- サントリー公式「シングルモルトウイスキー 山崎 Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION」を抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023: Price History, Auction Analysis & Valuation Insights, Whisky Hunter
- Suntory yamazaki distillery, osaka-info.jp
- Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2026 Edition, Whisky Nights
Checked 23 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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