Yamazaki 1999 13 years old Cask no. DV 70209 – Spring Edition for the Distillery – Suntory – b. 2012 – 700ml

ULTIMATE YAMAZAKI OWNERS CASKBottled by the Distillery for the DistilleryA Legacy in Spanish OakIn de wereld van Japanse whisky is 1999 een jaargang van stille transitie. Nog voordat de wereldwijde 'Japanese Whisky Boom' op zijn hoogtepunt was, perfectioneerden de ambachtslieden van Yamazaki de kunst van Sherry-rijping. Deze fles, 13 jaar gerijpt, laat het standaard blend-proces achterwege en biedt een onvervalste, vatsterkte ervaring die de 'Ziel van Yamazaki' vastlegt.While most Yamazaki expressions are masterfully blended to achieve a consistent profile, this Single Cask is a defiant outlier. It showcases the raw power of the Spanish Oak Sherry Butt, a cask type that contributes the deep, mahogany hue and rich, dried-fruit intensity that has made Yamazaki's Sherry Cask series some of the most expensive and sought-after whiskies in history.Tasting Profile & CharacteristicsThe accompanying distillery card provides a rare glimpse into the specific sensory profile of Cask DV70209:• Color: Reddish brown (赤みがかった茶褐色), a hallmark of long-term Sherry maturation.• Nose: A sophisticated medley of dried fruits, apricot, and dark chocolate.• Palate: A balanced play between sweetness and tartness (甘酸っぱさ), underpinned by a subtle, pleasant bitterness (ほろ苦さ).• Finish: A long, lingering finish with a delicate, faint sweetness that stretches across the palate.Condition & Presentation: This... lees verder bij Catawiki