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, 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.