Single Malt Owners Cask Single Hogshead 1V 70014 Bottled 2008
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and has an indefinite shelf life. It is at its peak immediately upon opening and can be enjoyed over many years if stored properly away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked duck breast, rich dark chocolate desserts, or premium fatty tuna (Otoro) sashimi.
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Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where three rivers meet, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. The Owner's Cask program, highly coveted by collectors, offered individuals the rare opportunity to purchase a single, hand-selected cask directly from Suntory's legendary cellars. This specific bottling, matured in a single hogshead (Cask 1V 70014) and bottled in 2008, represents the pinnacle of Yamazaki's artisanal craftsmanship. The local microclimate—characterized by high humidity and distinct seasonal temperature shifts—accelerates the wood interaction, imparting a deep complexity, rich oak character, and signature notes of dried fruit and delicate spice to this ultra-rare single malt.
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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.