Single Malt The Owners Sherry Butt Cask No 4R70055 Bottled 2005
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As a distilled single malt whisky bottled in 2005, it does not mature further in glass. It is fully matured and ready to be enjoyed now, and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light.
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Dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck, and mature blue cheeses.
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Yamazaki, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, is the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled at the confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, the distillery benefits from a legendary water source celebrated by Sen no Rikyu, the grand master of the Japanese tea ceremony. This rare 'The Owner's Cask' release represents a single cask bottling (Cask No 4R70055), aged in a Spanish oak Sherry Butt and bottled in 2005. The Sherry Butt maturation infuses the 100% malted barley spirit with deep, complex notes of dried dark fruits, rich spices, dark chocolate, and Spanish oak influence, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and microclimate-driven maturation unique to Yamazaki.
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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.