Single Malt Sherry Cask Bottled 2013
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Ready to drink upon release. As a high-proof distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years.
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Dark chocolate desserts, rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-braised pork belly.
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Hailing from Japan's oldest commercial distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 is a legendary release that forever altered the global spirits landscape. Located at the confluence of three rivers near Kyoto, an area renowned for its exceptionally pure water once praised by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu, Yamazaki benefits from a unique humid microclimate ideal for cask maturation. This specific 2013 bottling, meticulously crafted by Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, was aged exclusively in carefully selected Spanish oak sherry casks. It achieved historic acclaim when it was named the world's best whisky, showcasing a profound profile of dark chocolate, dried raisins, balsamic undertones, and refined clove spice, epitomizing the meticulous art of Japanese blending.
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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.