Single Malt Single Cask Whisky Sherry Butt Cask No CU 70095 (((Bottled 2013)))
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, slow-cooked glazed pork belly, and mature blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.