The Yamazaki Bordeaux Wine Cask 2020 Edition

Yamazaki Bordeaux Wine Case = Yamazaki French Cask

The Yamazaki Bordeaux Wine Case is one of the highly sought after bottle from the 2020 edition release. The French oak gives the whisky rounded sweetness and berry-like sweetness, characteristics vital to the Yamazaki's renowned flavour. Suntory sources its French oak casks from wine producers, selecting only those of the best quality to mature its malt whiskies. Aged exclusively in Bordeaux Wine barrels, this bottle is a symbol of Yamazaki's skill in diverse whisky-making.

Tasting notes from distillery: 

NOSE: Berry-like sweetness, spicy

PALATE: Rich, complex, thick mouthfeel.

FINISH: Sweet yet sour, spiciness imparted by French Oak.