Single Malt The Cask of Yamazaki Sherry Butt Cask No ON70646 Bottled 2008
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As a distilled spirit bottled in 2008, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be savored immediately and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored properly, though it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years once opened.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck breast, or mature blue cheeses.
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Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where three rivers meet, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. The unique misty climate and exceptionally soft water—famed since the 16th century when tea master Sen no Rikyu established his tea house nearby—provide the ideal conditions for maturation. This rare single cask release, 'The Cask of Yamazaki Sherry Butt Cask No ON70646,' was matured in a single Spanish oak sherry butt before being bottled in 2008. The sherry butt maturation imparts a deep amber hue and a complex profile of dried dark fruits, rich cacao, sweet spices, and a delicate balsamic undertone, representing the pinnacle of Yamazaki's artisanal single-cask program.
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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.