Single Malt Single Cask DR70083
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit bottled at cask strength, this single malt does not mature further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Premium dark chocolate, slow-roasted Wagyu beef, and mature, nutty cheeses such as aged Gouda.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. This legendary site was chosen for its exceptionally soft, pure water—celebrated by the tea master Sen no Rikyu—and its humid, misty climate, which is ideal for cask maturation. Yamazaki's Single Cask releases, such as the elusive DR70083, represent the pinnacle of Suntory's artisanal craftsmanship. Unlike blended expressions, a single cask bottling is a snapshot of a single moment in time, capturing the unique interaction between the distillate and the specific wood of the barrel, often showcasing an intense, unadulterated profile of dried fruits, deep incense-like spice, and elegant wood notes that define Yamazaki's historic legacy.
🍾 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.