Single Malt Sherry Cask 35YO
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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.
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High-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), slow-roasted Wagyu beef, and mature, rich cheeses such as aged Gouda or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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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.
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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.