Single Malt Spanish Oak (((Bottled 2020)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a premium distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored unopened away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck, and aged cheeses such as Gouda.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hailing from Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Single Malt Spanish Oak 2020 Edition represents the pinnacle of Suntory's mastery of wood maturation. Situated at the confluence of three rivers—Katsura, Uji, and Kizu—the distillery benefits from a unique, humid microclimate ideal for whisky aging. This specific release is matured exclusively in high-quality Spanish oak casks, which previously held sherry. This wood imparts a deep, reddish-bronze hue and a rich, complex flavor profile characterized by dried fruits, cacao, and sweet spices, reflecting the delicate harmony between Japanese craftsmanship and traditional Spanish cooperage.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Yamazaki Distillery blev grundlagt i 1923 af Suntory-skaberen Shinjiro Torii og troner ved foden af Tennozan-bjerget i Shimamoto, Osaka, som Japans første kommercielle single malt-destilleri. Beliggenheden, hvor floderne Katsura, Uji og Kizu mødes, blev nøje udvalgt på grund af det usædvanligt bløde, rene kildevand samt det tågede, fugtige mikroklima, der skaber optimale betingelser for fadlagring. Yamazaki er berømt for sin alsidige produktionsfilosofi, hvor der anvendes gæringskar af både træ og rustfrit stål, kobberkedler i mange forskellige former og et bredt udvalg af fade – herunder sjældne japanske Mizunara-egetræsfade, amerikanske fade og spanske sherryfade. Destilleriet nyder global anerkendelse for sine komplekse, flerdimensionelle single malts, hvor især de ikoniske 12- og 18-års aftapninger udmærker sig med dybe noter af tropisk frugt, sandeltræ og fine, elegante krydderier.