Yamazaki Distillery 2000 Single Cask: A Millennium Commemorative Single Cask Edition
The Yamazaki Distillery 2000 Single Cask Genshu (Cask Strength) is a single cask edition exclusively released by the distillery, undiluted (alcohol content typically 50–60% ABV). The year 2000 (the millennium) marked the beginning of a new century for Japanese whisky, and single cask editions filled in that year hold commemorative significance.
Yamazaki Brand and Market Background
Yamazaki's distinctive character comes from aging in a variety of cask types: American white oak Bourbon barrels, Spanish Sherry butts, Japanese Mizunara oak casks, plum wine casks, red wine casks, etc., resulting in distinctly different layers of flavor in each batch.
Since Yamazaki 12 Year Old first won a gold medal at the ISC in 2003, international demand for the Yamazaki series has continued to climb. In 2014, Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named "World's Best Whisky" by Jim Murray, leading to a synchronous surge in both price and attention.
Single Cask bottling means that every bottle of liquid comes from the same oak barrel. The bottle usually indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and the number of bottles produced. The scarcity of single casks lies in the fact that once that particular cask is sold out, the exact same liquid will no longer exist.
Historical Context of the Vintage
| Dimension | Description | |
| Cask Filling Year | 2000 | |
| Cask Type | Varies by batch (Sherry/Bourbon/Mizunara/White Oak all available) | |
| Alcohol Content | Cask Strength (approx. 50–60% ABV) | |
| Typical Maturation Period | Varies by bottling year, mostly 15–30 years |
Must Confirm Before Selling
| Check Item | Observation Method | |
| Label Cask Type | Indicated on the front or back label | |
| Cask Number | Single cask number (XXXXXX) printed on the back label | |
| Bottling Year | Bottled YYYY on the back label | |
| Accessories | Original paulownia wood box, single cask certificate |
Selling Process
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- Face-to-Face Transaction: Free on-site service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. After appraisal, cash or FPS transfer will be made on the spot, with one-on-one service throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is there a premium for the Millennium edition compared to other vintage single casks?
A: Some collectors have a special preference for "2000," but the actual premium depends on the rarity of the batch and the weekly trading range.
Q: How many 2000 single casks are still in existence?
A: Official figures are not publicly available, but as the distillery's limited single casks are bottled and released annually, the existing quantity continues to narrow.
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Flavor Description: Floral and fruity aroma with a hint of honey upon opening, followed by vanilla and cinnamon from oak barrels in the mid-palate, and a long finish with light smoke.