Single Malt Sherry Cask Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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, 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.