Single Malt Sherry Cask Bottled 2009
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As a fully matured, bottled single malt whisky, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain stable in the bottle for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast, or mature cheeses like aged Gouda.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet. This unique location provides a misty, humid microclimate and exceptionally soft water, crucial for the whisky's legendary smoothness. The Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask, specifically the highly acclaimed 2009 bottling, showcases Suntory's mastery of Spanish oak maturation. Aged in meticulously selected Oloroso sherry casks, this expression represents a harmonious marriage of Japanese precision and traditional Spanish cooperage. It is celebrated for its deep amber hue, complex layers of dried dark fruits, rich cacao, and delicate Japanese oak spice, reflecting a pioneering spirit that forever altered the global landscape of fine spirits.
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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.