Single Malt Single Cask Whisky Sherry Butt Cask No CU 70095 Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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, 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.