{"product_id":"yamazaki-10-year-old-2009-montilla-wine-cask-essence-of-suntory-whisky-2019-release-700ml-55","title":"Yamazaki 10 Year Old 2009 Montilla WIne Cask Essence of Suntory Whisky 2019 Release (700ml, 55.%)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYamazaki 9 Year Old 2009 Montilla WIne Cask Essence of Suntory Whisky 2019 Release (30ml, 55.%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5486 citation-end-5486\"\u003eThe \"Essence of Suntory\" line was explicitly created to showcase experimental, behind-the-scenes laboratory projects directly from Suntory’s master blenders.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5485\"\u003eWhile many mistake Montilla for standard sherry, Montilla-Moriles is its own distinct Spanish DO located further inland from Jerez, focusing almost entirely on the incredibly high-sugar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5485 citation-end-5485\"\u003ePedro Ximénez (PX) grape\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-5484\"\u003eMatured for 9 years in Spanish oak casks seasoned with this unctuous wine and bottled at a robust \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5484\"\u003e55% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5484 citation-end-5484\"\u003e, this dram is a massive, dark fruit powerhouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5484 citation-end-5484\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-5482 citation-end-5482\"\u003eReleased as part of the highly coveted Volume 2 collection from Suntory, this limited edition single malt explores the intense interaction between Yamazaki's fruit-forward distillate and heavy Spanish oak seasoned with Montilla wine.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5481 citation-end-5481\"\u003eBecause Montilla wines rely on sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes grown in a hotter, more inland climate, the cask wood brings an entirely different dimension of density, deep rancio, and unctuous sweetness compared to traditional maritime Jerez sherry maturation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5480 citation-end-5480\"\u003eIt is non-chill filtered and presented at full cask proof.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_899014032b1bd43c-227\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5479 citation-end-5479\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_899014032b1bd43c-228\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5478\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5478\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5478 citation-end-5478\"\u003e Intensely pronounced, sweet, and highly atmospheric.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-5477\"\u003eIt kicks off with dark, decadent waves of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5477 citation-end-5477\"\u003ecandied raisins, brown sugar, and rich maple syrup\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-5476\"\u003eAs the high proof breathes, it reveals structural layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5476\"\u003etoasted oak, warm gingerbread, and an earthy, almost smoldering baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5476 citation-end-5476\"\u003e complexity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_899014032b1bd43c-229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5475\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5475\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5475 citation-end-5475\"\u003e Thick, syrupy, and remarkably full-bodied.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e D\u003cspan class=\"citation-5474 citation-end-5474\"\u003eeep dark fruits, thick molasses, and pancake syrup\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-5473\"\u003eThe mid-palate swiftly transitions into a complex, woody frame, displaying a heavy hit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5473 citation-end-5473\"\u003epeppery oak spice, hot embers, and a rich, cigar-box leather structure\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_899014032b1bd43c-230\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5472\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5472\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5472 citation-end-5472\"\u003e Medium to long, showing a brilliantly dry contrast.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-5471\"\u003eThe initial maple sweetness elegantly gives way to a drying wave of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5471\"\u003espicy oak tannins, dried fruit skins, and a distinctly sophisticated, slightly bitter-sour edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5471 citation-end-5471\"\u003e that keeps the dram beautifully balanced.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this bottle is special:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_899014032b1bd43c-231\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5470 citation-end-5470\"\u003eThe \"Essence of Suntory\" series represents the absolute cutting edge of Japanese whisky blending, with these specific bottles originally restricted almost entirely to select, high-end bars within Japan.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is furthermore special because of its uncompromising choice of wood. \u003cspan class=\"citation-5469 citation-end-5469\"\u003eBy bypassing standard sherry houses to procure Spanish oak casks seasoned with Montilla wine, Suntory’s blenders unlocked a completely unique flavor profile.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-5468 citation-end-5468\"\u003eThe extreme sugar content of the inland PX grapes drives a deeply layered, unctuous sweetness into the grain of the Spanish oak, which then collides violently with Yamazaki's tropical distillate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-5467 citation-end-5467\"\u003eThe result is an eccentric, high-proof, 9-year-old fruit bomb that bridges the gap between ultra-aged bourbon structure and rich dessert-wine finishing—making it an irreplaceable artifact for any serious Japanese whisky connoisseur.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chameleon Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54388751073555,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9383\/1699\/files\/Yamazaki10YearOld2009MontillaWIneCaskEssenceofSuntoryWhisky2019Release.jpg?v=1783421207","url":"https:\/\/chameleonwhisky.com\/products\/yamazaki-10-year-old-2009-montilla-wine-cask-essence-of-suntory-whisky-2019-release-700ml-55","provider":"Chameleon Whisky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}