single Malt Sherry Butt Cask No CM 70012 Bottled 2013
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As a fully matured, high-proof single malt spirit, this bottle is highly stable and does not age further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored properly.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck breast, or aged blue cheeses.
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Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where three rivers meet to create a humid, misty microclimate, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. This legendary single cask bottling, Cask No. CM 70012, was matured exclusively in a Spanish oak Sherry Butt and bottled in 2013. The unique local climate accelerates the spirit's interaction with the wood, yielding a malt of immense depth. It showcases Yamazaki's signature dried fruit, dark chocolate, and deep balsamic spice notes, representing the pinnacle of Suntory's meticulous cask selection and the historic legacy of Japanese craftsmanship.
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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.