Single Malt The Owners Cask Hogshead Cask No 5P70205 (((Bottled 2007)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit bottled at cask strength, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to drink immediately. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Artisanal dark chocolate, smoked duck breast, and rich, savory dishes like grilled unagi (eel) or seared Wagyu beef.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet, the area is famous for its misty climate and exceptionally soft water, famously praised by legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. The Owner's Cask program, which ran from 2004 to 2010, offered private collectors the rare opportunity to purchase individual, hand-selected casks. Cask No 5P70205, matured in a hogshead cask and bottled in 2007, represents an ultra-rare snapshot of Yamazaki's artisanal distillation. Hogshead casks, reconstructed from high-quality oak, impart a delicate balance of vanilla, gentle spice, and orchard fruit notes, showcasing the meticulous wood management that defines Suntory's legendary status.
🍾 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.