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The Yamazaki Distillery produces an unparalleled variety of undiluted spirits in the fermentation, distillation, and aging processes. Particularly in the maturing process, barrels of various types, materials and sizes play an important role in the characterization of the unblended whisky.
In order to fully enjoy the characteristics of these different types of raw materials, we use the following methods The five types of single malt whiskey “Yamazaki” 2020 EDITION. The climate and craftsmanship of Yamazaki have nurtured We hope you will enjoy the unique flavors of each.
The Bottle
This wine cask raw material gives the single malt whiskey Yamazaki a mild sweetness, sweet and sour fruitiness, etc. French oak barrels used for wine storage are purchased and only those that have undergone rigorous checks are used to mature the malt whiskey.
The “Bordeaux Wine Cask 2020 Edition” uses only raw wine that has been aged in these wine casks since the new pot stage, so you can fully enjoy the characteristics of the wine cask raw wine.
| Nose | Fruity berry sweetness and spicy |
| Taste | Complex, rich, and tender on the palate. |
| Aftertaste | Sweetness and acidity, spicy from French oak |
| Alcohol content | 48% alcohol by volume |
| Alcohol category | Single malt whisky |
| Cask type |
French oak wine barrels |
| Contents | 700ml |
| Number of bottles sold |
Limited quantity (quantity not disclosed) |
| Suggested retail price | 12,100 yen (tax included) |
| Release date | November 4, 2020 |
Our Take
This is the first wine-barrel-aged sake to be released as a limited edition under the Yamazaki brand, and it has been aged in wine barrels since New Pot. The softness and sweet-sourness of Bordeaux red wine are intertwined with the spiciness derived from French oak, and we hope you enjoy this new Yamazaki character.
Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo (from the manufacturer’s website)
When drunk straight, it has a thick texture on the tongue.
It has a fruity, sweet and sour berry fruit flavor and a spicy taste.
It may be good to enjoy as a dessert sake after dinner.
We also have Puncheon, Spanish Oak, and Peated Malt available for you to compare.
How about relaxing and relieving your stress while feeling the difference of each personality and the depth of whisky?
We hope you will enjoy it at BAR SHINKAI.
(All Images Courtesy of JPWhisky.net)
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