Description
A 1995 vintage single malt whisky from Suntory's Yamazaki distillery, matured in Spanish oak sherry casks and bottled in 2005 at 56% ABV as part of the Suntory Vintage Malt series.
Yamazaki
Yamazaki Suntory Vintage Malt 10 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2005, 56%
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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
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Overall Rating
88/100
Great88 / 100
Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.
- Nose
- Chocolate, cigar box, leather, fudge, Parma violets, coffee and walnuts, with old Spanish ham and aged white Madeira when water is added.
- Palate
- Concentrated, oak tannins, prunes, and English brown sauce, evolving into richer coffee, chocolate, blackberries, and blackcurrants with water.
- Finish
- Long, clean, fruity, and jammy with lingering blackberries.
Reviews
cinnamonwren7 Oct88 / 100
Unpeated, with chocolate and blackberry notes.
Nose: Chocolate, Cigar box, Leather, Fudge, Parma violets, Coffee, Walnuts, Old Spanish ham and aged white Madeira when water is addedPalate: Concentrated, Oak tannins, Prunes, English brown sauce, Richer coffee, chocolate, blackberries, and blackcurrants with waterFinish: Long, Clean, Fruity, Jammy, Lingering blackberries
Hhazelnut_pebble14 Sept
88 / 100
The concentrated oak tannins and prunes give this a firm edge, while coffee, chocolate and dark berries with water add a richer counterpoint. That contrast appeals to me, though the tannins may keep it from feeling especially easygoing.
Nose: Chocolate, cigar box, leather, fudge, Parma violets, coffee, walnuts, old Spanish ham and aged white Madeira when water is addedPalate: Concentrated oak tannins, prunes, English brown sauce, richer coffee, chocolate, blackberries, and blackcurrants with waterFinish: Long, clean, fruity, jammy, lingering blackberries
Ssunbeamwren24 Aug
88 / 100
The oak tannins give this a firm edge against the sweeter fruit: prunes lead into blackberries and blackcurrants, with coffee and chocolate adding a darker thread. That contrast is what makes the character appealing to me; it sounds concentrated without losing its fruit. The nose also has a savory turn, while the added-water notes bring in old Spanish ham and aged white Madeira. A richly layered set of notes, though the tannic side may matter as much as the sweetness.
Nose: Chocolate, Cigar box, Leather, Fudge, Parma violets, Coffee and walnuts, Old Spanish ham and aged white Madeira when water is addedPalate: Concentrated, Oak tannins, Prunes, English brown sauce, Richer coffee, chocolate, blackberries, and blackcurrants with waterFinish: Long, Clean, Fruity and jammy, Lingering blackberries
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Recently Sold
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 2,167.29
- Region
- Honshu
- Age
- 10 Years
- Vintage
- 1995
- Bottled
- 2005
- ABV
- 56%
- Volume
- 70cl
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Origin
- Japan
- Cask type
- Sherry
- Bottling
- Official Bottling
- Peated
- Unpeated
- Single cask
- No
- Non-chill filtered
- No
- Cask origin
- N.A
- Cask no.
- N.A
- Batch
- N.A
- PPM
- N.A
- Barley
- N.A
- Fermentation
- N.A
- Master distiller (bottling)
- N.A
- Master distiller (distillation)
- N.A
- Limited edition
- Yes
- Bottle count
- 1000
- Has box
- Yes
- Closure
- Cork
- Presentation
- Original box
- Series highlights
- Suntory Vintage Malt
- Historical context
- N.A
- Special release
- N.A
- Allocation
- Japan
- Nose
- Chocolate, cigar box, leather, fudge, Parma violets, coffee and walnuts, with old Spanish ham and aged white Madeira when water is added.
- Palate
- Concentrated, oak tannins, prunes, and English brown sauce, evolving into richer coffee, chocolate, blackberries, and blackcurrants with water.
- Finish
- Long, clean, fruity, and jammy with lingering blackberries.