Whisky Forum - YAMAZAKI SHERRY CASK 2016 EDITION

Cerebral15 · Double Malt Member Joined: 11 May 2015 Posts: 89

Tasting Notes

The Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 leverages the same lot of whiskies as was used for the Yamazaki Sherry cask 2013 for its base. These whiskies have matured for two more years. To this blend, Fukuoy adds various rare sherry cask single malt whiskies, some of which are more than 25 years old, creating a whisky that has a deep richness, mellowness and complexity of flavors.

Color: Dark brown, a rich and decadent natural "Sherry"? color

Nose: Raisin, sun-dried tomato, clove, cocoa

Taste: Deep, rich, sweet and sour, chocolate with hazelnuts

Finish: Long, bittersweet, sour

Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016, a single malt whisky, is presented at 48% alcohol by volume (96 proof) and will be available in market as of February 1, 2016. The suggested retail price is $300.00. Five thousand bottles of Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 have been produced globally.

Will anyone be trying to get a bottle? i am in two minds but the tasting notes look great. I never got to try the 2013 (thanks Jim!!) but anyone that did i would value your opinion on if this could be worthwhile...

Thanks

Keith · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:13 pm Post subject:

There is a thread on this here http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5651

I am very tempted to spend some of the whisky budget on a bottle, I don't think you can go wrong with this one whether it is for drinking or bought as an investment.

(Edit) and some more info here http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/yamazakisherrycask2016.htm

Cerebral15 · Double Malt Member Joined: 11 May 2015 Posts: 89

Sorry Keith didn't see that... appreciated!