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About This Whisky
Released on 1 February 2016, Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 is a single malt matured in Spanish oak casks seasoned with oloroso sherry. Suntory produced 5,000 bottles worldwide at 48% (96 proof).
Chief blender Shinji Fukuyo travels to northern Spain himself to choose the Spanish oak, which goes to the bodegas to be made into casks for oloroso.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Raisin, sun-dried tomato, clove, cocoa.
- Palate: Deep, rich, sweet and sour, chocolate with hazelnuts.
- Finish: Long, bittersweet, sour.
Serving & Food
Good matches are jamón ibérico, dark chocolate with hazelnut or a slice of dundee cake.
Good to Know
How is it linked to the 2013? Same base lot, aged two years longer.
Who chooses the casks? Chief blender Shinji Fukuyo, in Spain.
Product Details
| Producer | Suntory |
| Country | Japan |
| Cask | Spanish oak, oloroso sherry seasoned |
| Age | No age statement |
| ABV | 48% (96 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Distillery
Yamazaki has earned the International Spirits Challenge's Supreme Champion Spirit title three years running: the 25 Year Old in 2023, the 12 Year Old in 2024 and the 18 Year Old in 2025.