2016 Suntory Yamazaki Sherry Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
DESCRIPTION:
What Jim Murray reviewed was the 2013 Yamazaki Sherry Cask. Now that's a bottle that now commands upwards of $10,000 in some places.
The 2016 Yamazaki Sherry Cask vintage uses the same lot of 100 casks as the 2013 version, only with an additional two years of aging, and the addition of some older sherry casks that are rumored to be over 25 years old.
A rare and exceptional expression from Suntory's legendary Yamazaki distillery. The 2016 Sherry Cask vintage represents a pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, matured exclusively in ex-Oloroso sherry casks sourced from Jerez, Spain.
This limited release builds upon the acclaimed 2013 vintage which earned Jim Murray's "World Whisky of the Year" accolade and a remarkable 97.5 score in the Whisky Bible.
The 2016 iteration benefits from extended aging and the incorporation of rare sherry casks exceeding 25 years in age, creating a whisky of profound complexity and depth. Extraordinarily difficult to source, this vintage commands significant collector interest and represents a benchmark achievement in contemporary Japanese whisky production. A defining bottle for serious enthusiasts and collectors.
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