Suntory the Yamazaki Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky 700ml

Description

Yamazaki Japanse whisky, inspired by Shinjiro Torii, is renowned for its exceptional quality. Using traditional Scottish whisky-making methods and Kyoto’s unique terrain, Torii has mastered bespoke cask aging, known as Suntory Maturation. The Yamazaki 2012 Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky is a 100% single malt iteration aged in ex-Oloroso sherry butts for over a decade. Bottled at 48% ABV, it was produced in around 5,000 bottles. The nose is boldly aromatic, with wood, rancio, grapes, and boiled cherries.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Wood, rancio, grapes, spice, cherries, smoke, leather, vinegar, herbs, chocolate, nutmeg

Taste: Honey, chocolate, leather, cinnamon, tannins, oak, sherry, prunes, coffee

Finish: Long, chocolaty