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Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013
Yamazaki

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

Whiskey Single Malt Japan No age statement 48% ABV
$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury Top 4% of whiskey
24 reviews raw average 4.57
94 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

This single malt from Yamazaki was named World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray in 2015 which ignited a demand for all Japanese whiskies as a whole. Aged in Spanish oak, oloroso sherry casks, this is a no-age statement release. Bottled at 48% ABV.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 85
Rich 80
Sweet 75
Full Bodied 70
Spicy 55
Oily 40
Floral 40
Tart 30

Reviews

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worldwhiskies95 5.0

While not quite worth of Jim Murray’s ranking of best whisky of the year (and this may not even be suntory’s best 2013 sherry cask release), still a great quissential example of sherry cask magic in Japan. Nose: Raisins, Sakura, Cranberries, Blackberries, Espresso, Gingerbread, Orange Peels, Sandalwood, Plums, Grapefruit, Papaya Palate: Dark Chocolate, Raisins, Prunes, Dates, Cloves, Morello Cherries, Strawberries, Blood Oranges, Christmas Cakes, Ginger, Cardamom, Stewed Apples, Figs, Kiwi Finish: Figs, Mocha, Burnt Orange Peels, Candied Ginger, Mince Pies, Morello Cherries, Strawberries, Blackberries

Maciej Klimowicz

12yo

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