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Yamazaki 1990 The Cask of Yamazaki Sherry Butt 18 Year Old Single Cask 70cl 61% | 506 Bottles
£3,999.99
Yamazaki 1990 The Cask of Yamazaki – Sherry Butt is a highly collectible 18 year old single cask Japanese single malt, bottled in 2008 at a formidable 61% ABV. Matured in a second-fill Spanish oak sherry butt and released in an outturn of just 506 bottles, it’s a rare opportunity to experience Yamazaki’s iconic house style with deep sherry-cask colour, intensity, and serious presence.
Key Features
- Distillery: Yamazaki
- Country/Region: Japan
- Type: Single Malt Whisky
- Series: The Cask of Yamazaki
- Vintage / Distilled: 1990
- Age: 18 years
- Bottled: 2008
- Cask type: second-fill Spanish oak sherry butt
- Bottling type: single cask
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- ABV: 61%
- Outturn: 506 bottles
About Yamazaki
Yamazaki is Japan’s oldest single malt distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjirō Torii and still owned by Suntory today. Its single malts have been bottled since 1984 and are now among the most sought-after whiskies in the world, while also contributing to celebrated blends such as Hibiki.
Flavour Profile (What to Expect)
A sherry-butt-matured Yamazaki with exceptional colour and strength for its age, built for collectors and confident palates:
- Deep sherry-cask richness and dark-fruit depth
- Spanish oak structure and spice
- Powerful, concentrated delivery at 61% ABV
- Long, warming finish that rewards slow sipping
Why We Like It / Who It’s For
A great pick for:
- Collectors of vintage Yamazaki and The Cask of Yamazaki series
- Fans of sherry-cask single malts who want Japanese precision with extra power
- Drinkers who enjoy high-strength, single cask whiskies with serious depth
- Milestone gifting and top-shelf cabinet pieces
Delivery, Authenticity & Condition
All bottles are supplied as received and are carefully packed for safe delivery. As with all collectible/vintage bottles, label and packaging condition can vary—please review the product photos for the exact item.
Call to Action
If you’re looking for a rare, high-strength vintage Yamazaki with sherry-butt maturity and a limited 506-bottle outturn, this 1990 single cask release is a standout—secure it while it’s available.