Single Malt Sherry Cask Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a distilled spirit, this single malt is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass; it is ready to be savored immediately and will remain in pristine condition for decades if kept sealed and stored away from direct light.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, slow-braised pork belly (Buta no Kakuni), and mature blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Japan's oldest commercial distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask Bottled in 2011 represents the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. Located at the confluence of three rivers—Katsura, Uji, and Kizu—the distillery benefits from a unique, humid microclimate that accelerates wood interaction. This specific expression is matured exclusively in carefully selected Spanish oak casks that previously held Oloroso sherry. The wood imparts a deep, mahogany hue and infuses the spirit with complex layers of dried figs, dark chocolate, clove, and a subtle balsamic richness, showcasing the meticulous blending philosophy of Suntory's master blenders.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery stands at the foot of Mount Tennozan in Shimamoto, Osaka, as Japan's pioneering commercial malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the site was specifically selected for its exceptionally soft, pristine water and misty, humid microclimate that provides optimal conditions for barrel maturation. Yamazaki is renowned for its versatile production methodology, deploying washbacks of both wood and stainless steel, uniquely shaped copper pot stills, and a diverse cask regime featuring Japanese Mizunara oak, American oak, and Spanish ex-sherry butts. The distillery is celebrated globally for its layered, multi-dimensional single malt whiskies, most famously its flagship 12- and 18-Year-Old expressions characterized by complex notes of tropical fruit, sandalwood, and delicate spice.