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Suntory Yamazaki Kinfu 1984 Sherry Cask: The Inaugural Year of Japanese Single Malt Whisky

1984 was a watershed year in the history of Japanese whisky – the official release of Yamazaki 12 Year Old marked the birth of Japanese single malt whisky. The sherry cask single cask bottling (Kinfu 1984 Sherry Cask) from the same year is an important record of this historical moment. For collectors, the 1984 Kinfu Sherry Cask and the inaugural batch of Yamazaki 12 Year Old hold a special contemporary significance, making it one of the most iconic vintages in the 1980s Yamazaki collection spectrum.

Yamazaki Brand and Market Background

Yamazaki is the earliest established malt whisky distillery in Japan, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. It is located at the foot of Mount Tenno in the suburbs of Kyoto, known for its clear water and moderate humidity.

Since Yamazaki 12 Year Old first won a gold medal at the ISC in 2003, international market demand for the Yamazaki series has continued to rise. In 2014, Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named "World's Best Whisky" by Jim Murray, further boosting its price and attention.

Distillation in 1984 means the liquid has undergone decades of maturation in the cask. The original spirit from this era was not considered a treasure at the time, but with the increase in brand value and the decrease in existing stock, it has now become a core target in the collector's market.

This particular bottling uses sherry casks for maturation. The choice of cask type directly influences the flavor profile and market valuation – differences in the availability of various cask types are also reflected in the secondary market pricing.

Single Cask bottling means that each bottle of liquid comes from the same oak barrel. The bottle usually indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and yield quantity. The scarcity of single casks lies in the fact that once the cask is sold out, the exact same liquid will no longer exist.

Historical Significance of 1984

Considerations Before Selling

Selling Process

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Which is more valuable: Kinfu 1984 Sherry Cask or Yamazaki 12 Year Old old version (snake label)?

A: They belong to different SKUs. Yamazaki 12 Year Old snake label is the inaugural release of a regular line, while Kinfu 1984 is a limited single cask edition. The latter typically commands a more significant single cask premium.

Q: Does a 1984 bottling always have the Kinfu label?

A: 1984 was an overlapping period during the transition from Kinfu to the inaugural release. Some batches retained the Kinfu label, while others adopted the inaugural release label. It depends on the actual bottle label.

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More Yamazaki Related Buy-back Models

The market valuation of Yamazaki varies significantly between different vintages, cask types, and label versions. The table below lists the Yamazaki models primarily acquired by Whiskey Collector. It's safer to compare before selling:

• Yamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask Original Whisky Buy-back Price
• Yamazaki SPANISH-OAK Whisky Buy-back Price
• Yamazaki 25 Year Old Buy-back Price
• Hong Kong High Price Buy-back Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 Whisky Buy-back Price
• Yamazaki 12 Year Old Old Version Buy-back Price

Extended Information on Yamazaki Buy-back

To learn more about the market trends for different Yamazaki vintages and versions, please visit Latest Yamazaki Buy-back Quotes, and refer to Japanese Whisky Buy-back Overview, or enter the Japanese Whisky Encyclopedia series.

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Flavor description: Upon opening, floral and fruity aromas with a hint of honey, followed by vanilla and cinnamon from the oak cask in the mid-palate, with a long finish and a light smoky note.