Single Malt Puncheon (((Bottled 2011)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a premium distilled spirit, this bottle is ready to drink upon release and does not mature further in the bottle. It will remain in excellent condition for decades if stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Slow-cooked pork belly, premium dark chocolate, or grilled yakitori.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hailing from Japan's oldest distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Single Malt Puncheon Bottled 2011 represents a masterclass in wood management. Located at the convergence of three rivers at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the distillery benefits from a humid, misty climate and incredibly soft water. This specific release was matured entirely in large 480-liter American oak puncheons. The substantial size of these casks slows down the wood-to-spirit interaction, allowing the delicate, fruity distillate of Yamazaki to mature gracefully without being overwhelmed by wood tannins. The result is a beautifully balanced spirit showcasing notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and gentle baking spices, deeply rooted in Japanese craftsmanship.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Yamazaki Distillery blev grundlagt i 1923 af Suntory-skaberen Shinjiro Torii og troner ved foden af Tennozan-bjerget i Shimamoto, Osaka, som Japans første kommercielle single malt-destilleri. Beliggenheden, hvor floderne Katsura, Uji og Kizu mødes, blev nøje udvalgt på grund af det usædvanligt bløde, rene kildevand samt det tågede, fugtige mikroklima, der skaber optimale betingelser for fadlagring. Yamazaki er berømt for sin alsidige produktionsfilosofi, hvor der anvendes gæringskar af både træ og rustfrit stål, kobberkedler i mange forskellige former og et bredt udvalg af fade – herunder sjældne japanske Mizunara-egetræsfade, amerikanske fade og spanske sherryfade. Destilleriet nyder global anerkendelse for sine komplekse, flerdimensionelle single malts, hvor især de ikoniske 12- og 18-års aftapninger udmærker sig med dybe noter af tropisk frugt, sandeltræ og fine, elegante krydderier.