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 with technical assistance from Masataka Taketsuru, Yamazaki is the pioneer and foundational benchmark of Japanese whisky. Situated southwest of Kyoto at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the distillery occupies a tranquil river valley where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge. This geographic setting engenders an enduring misty microclimate, significant seasonal temperature variations, and access to exceptionally pure, soft subterranean spring water historically lauded by tea master Sen no Rikyu. Uniquely engineered to function as a self-contained ecosystem of distinct styles, Yamazaki employs diverse fermenters alongside pot stills of varied shapes, sizes, and condensation configurations. Its maturation program is celebrated for its virtuosic wood management under Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, incorporating American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Spanish oak sherry butts, and rare indigenous Mizunara Japanese oak. The resulting single malts, led by the flagship 12, 18, and 25 Year Old expressions, are distinguished by sandalwood spice, dried fruit complexity, and aristocratic balance.