Single Malt The Owners Cask Single Sherry Butt Cask CV70089 (((Bottled 2008)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit bottled in 2008, this whisky is fully matured and does not develop further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will preserve its exceptional character indefinitely if stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight and heat.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck breast, or mature hard cheeses such as aged Gouda.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki 'The Owner's Cask' series represents a legendary era of bespoke spirits curation. This rare bottling originates from a single Sherry Butt (Cask CV70089) and was bottled in 2008. Yamazaki's location at the boundary of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers provides a unique, misty microclimate with exceptionally soft water, which is crucial for the slow, expressive maturation of the spirit. The Spanish oak sherry butt imparts a deeply concentrated profile, rich with notes of dried dark fruits, espresso, dark chocolate, and exotic spices, reflecting the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship and the legendary status of Suntory's discontinued single-cask program.
🍾 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.