Yamazaki 1996 “Black Legend”

Sixteen years in an exceptionally active sherry butt

This single cask takes its name from the near pitch-black colour that 16 years in a particularly active sherry butt gave it. It was bottled for a monsoon-relief charity release and selected by the Japanese liquor store Kawachiya.

• Vintage: 1996 · bottled 2012 at 16 years
• Cask: #AX70023, sherry butt
• Strength: 59% ABV · 700ml
• Outturn: c. 306 bottles

Offered with full provenance. Price, condition report and further photographs on request.