Single Malt Bordeaux Wine Cask Bottled 2020
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As a highly stable, premium single malt whisky, it is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright away from direct sunlight.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast with cherry reduction, or aged blue cheeses.
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Hailing from Japan's oldest malt distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Single Malt Bordeaux Wine Cask 2020 Edition represents a masterful cross-cultural marriage of Japanese whisky craftsmanship and French viticultural heritage. Situated at the convergence of three rivers at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the Yamazaki distillery benefits from a humid, misty microclimate that accelerates wood interaction. Distilled from 100% malted barley, this liquid was matured exclusively in French oak casks previously used to age red Bordeaux wines. This specific wood treatment transforms the signature Yamazaki profile of tropical fruit and sandalwood, layering it with rich notes of black cherry, dark plum, sweet wood spice, and a velvety, dry cocoa finish that pays homage to Torii's early 20th-century experiments with European wine casks.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, located at the scenic convergence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers in Osaka Prefecture, where a unique humid microclimate and exceptionally pure water create the ideal environment for spirits maturation. Owned by Suntory, the distillery is globally celebrated for its pioneering craftsmanship and innovative maturation process, which utilizes a diverse array of cask types including Spanish sherry casks, American white oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. Yamazaki's signature style is characterized by a complex, multi-layered fruitiness and deep, spicy incense-like aromas, epitomized by legendary expressions such as their Single Malt 12 and 18 Years Old.