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Yamazaki Sherry Wood 15 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1997, 45%
Yamazaki

Yamazaki Sherry Wood 15 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 1997, 45%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's first bona fide whisky distillery. This Yamazaki 1982 Sherry Wood is a 15-year-old single malt matured in sherry casks, embodying the deep, complex flavors that have become synonymous with Yamazaki's reputation. It was distilled in March 1982 and bottled in October 1997. This bottle stands out not only because of its limited availability but also because it was one of the first Yamazaki expressions to showcase the influence of long-term sherry cask maturation in Japanese whisky. Today, it is one of the most sought-after vintage Yamazaki releases in the collector's market.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2025SGD 6,352.89
Region
N.A
Age
15 Years
Vintage
1982
Bottled
1997
ABV
45%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Yamazaki
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
One of the first Yamazaki expressions to showcase long-term sherry cask maturation.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Collector's item, Limited Availability
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Aromas of dark cherries, dried plums, and raisins. Full-bodied, smooth, with a mellow peat softly coating the aromatic palette. Notes of cedar wood (cigar box), walnuts, plum jam, toffee, minty chocolate, roasted nuts and caramel.
Palate
Velvety and full-bodied, with layers of dried fruits, blackberries, and figs. Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. Prunes, bitter oranges, grapes, berries.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering notes of sherry sweetness, black tea, and aged oak. A delicate touch of Mizunara oak spice. Long, spicy and smooth, getting very dry (cloves) and rather oaky. Hints of Pedro Ximenez sherry in the aftertaste.

88 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

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