Single Malt The Owners Cask Hogshead No 5G3025 Bottled in 2006
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle will not mature further in glass and can be kept indefinitely if stored upright and away from light. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
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Slow-roasted wagyu beef, rich dark chocolate desserts, or traditional glazed grilled eel (unagi).
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Hailing from Japan's oldest malt distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki 'The Owner's Cask' series represents the pinnacle of single-cask Japanese whisky selection. Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the distillery benefits from a unique misty microclimate and exceptionally soft water, famously praised by tea master Sen no Rikyu. This specific release, matured in a single Hogshead cask (No 5G3025) and bottled in 2006, showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of Suntory's blenders. Hogshead aging, utilizing rebuilt casks, imparts a delicate balance of oak, vanilla, and subtle orchard fruit notes, making this rare, individually selected cask a historic testament to the golden era of Japanese whisky collecting.
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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.