Single Malt The Owners Cask Single Sherry Butt Cask CV70089 Bottled 2008
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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.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck breast, or mature hard cheeses such as aged Gouda.
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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.
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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.