Single Malt Single Cask Whisky Sherry Butt Cask No CU 70095 Bottled 2013
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As a bottled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in glass and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight, and can be savored over several years once opened.
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Dark chocolate desserts, slow-cooked glazed pork belly, and mature blue cheeses.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial distillery, nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where three rivers converge to create a unique, misty microclimate perfect for whisky maturation. This rare single cask bottling, drawn from Sherry Butt Cask No. CU 70095 and bottled in 2013, represents the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. The Spanish oak sherry butt imparts a deep, mahogany hue and a luxurious profile rich with dried dark fruits, espresso, dark chocolate, and exotic spices. Yamazaki's legendary water source, once praised by the historical tea master Sen no Rikyu, provides the soft, pure foundation that allows these intense sherry-cask influences to integrate harmoniously, creating a legendary dram of immense depth and historical significance.
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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.