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Yamazaki The Essence of Suntory Whisky Spanish Oak 9 Year Old, Spanish Oak Cask, 2019, 56%
Yamazaki

Yamazaki The Essence of Suntory Whisky Spanish Oak 9 Year Old, Spanish Oak Cask, 2019, 56%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's first bona fide whisky distillery. Sitting in between Osaka and Kyoto - served by the converging rivers of Katsura, Uji, and Kizu - the stills are varied in shape, size, lyne arm position and some are direct-fired while others are steam-heated. All of which allows for a creation of many different styles of spirit destined for blending as well. This Yamazaki Spanish Oak 2009 is a limited release from The Essence of Suntory series, distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2019 at cask strength of 56% ABV. It was matured in Spanish oak casks, highlighting the depth and complexity that Spanish oak maturation brings to Yamazaki whisky.

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Region
Chubu
Age
9 Years
Vintage
2009
Bottled
2019
ABV
56%
Volume
50cl
Distillery
Yamazaki
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Spanish Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
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
N.A
Series highlights
The Essence of Suntory Whisky
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Japan-only release
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Aroma is very pleasant. Dark chocolate, dried figs, toasted nuts, hints of oak and spice. Caramel, butterscotch, crème brûlée, and plenty of spicy wood.
Palate
Lovely, mild on the tongue with a slight burn at the end. Rich fruit flavors—raisins and plums—balanced with a touch of cinnamon and velvety tannins from the Spanish oak. Sweetness, thick and sharp with a great woody spiciness charcoal.
Finish
Finish is very smooth and long. Lingering notes of sherry sweetness and a delicate spice. Some sweetness returns, short, with char and a bit of woody bitterness at the tail.
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