Single Malt Sherry Cask 35YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As an ultra-aged single malt whisky, this spirit is fully matured upon bottling and does not develop further in the glass bottle. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and, if stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely for decades.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
High-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), slow-roasted Wagyu beef, and mature, rich cheeses such as aged Gouda or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii on the outskirts of Kyoto, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Situated at the confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, the distillery benefits from a unique misty climate and exceptionally soft water, which are vital to its signature smooth profile. The Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 35 Year Old represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese spirits craftsmanship. Distilled in the mid-20th century and matured for over three decades in carefully selected Spanish oak sherry casks, this rare expression embodies the slow, quiet passage of time. The sherry casks impart a deep, mahogany hue and a complex tapestry of dried dark fruits, rich cocoa, roasted nuts, and delicate aromatic incense notes reminiscent of Japanese temple wood. It is a legendary bottling that bridges traditional Scottish distilling techniques with Japanese precision and terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery stands at the foot of Mount Tennozan in Shimamoto, Osaka, as Japan's pioneering commercial malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the site was specifically selected for its exceptionally soft, pristine water and misty, humid microclimate that provides optimal conditions for barrel maturation. Yamazaki is renowned for its versatile production methodology, deploying washbacks of both wood and stainless steel, uniquely shaped copper pot stills, and a diverse cask regime featuring Japanese Mizunara oak, American oak, and Spanish ex-sherry butts. The distillery is celebrated globally for its layered, multi-dimensional single malt whiskies, most famously its flagship 12- and 18-Year-Old expressions characterized by complex notes of tropical fruit, sandalwood, and delicate spice.