Single Malt Sherry Cask (((Bottled 2012)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to drink upon release. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright, cool, and out of direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast, or aged blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet, the distillery benefits from a unique, misty microclimate and exceptionally soft water, famously praised by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. The Yamazaki Sherry Cask Bottled 2012 is a legendary expression matured exclusively in carefully selected Spanish oak casks that previously held Oloroso sherry. This meticulous aging process imparts a deep, dark amber hue and a complex profile rich with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and aromatic spices, representing the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship and the harmonious fusion of Spanish wood and Japanese blending artistry.
🍾 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.