山形正宗 樽酒 西班牙雪莉樽 貴釀酒 Amontillado 2017【西班牙雪莉樽7年熟成】

【山形正宗 樽酒 西班牙雪莉樽 貴釀酒 Amontillado 2017】

山形正宗的這款「樽酒2017 Amontillado」以貴釀酒為基底，灌入曾盛載西班牙雪莉酒 Amontillado 的橡木樽中，緩慢熟成約七年，讓米香與雪莉酒的風味在靜默中交織。 Amontillado 本身兼具堅果感與氧化熟成的厚度，帶來近似雪莉與熟成白酒之間的立體層次，是水戶部酒造探索「日本酒 x 世界酒桶」的一個里程碑。

開瓶時可感受到由雪莉樽滲出的榛子、杏仁般堅果氣息，伴隨焦糖、太妃糖與輕微乾果調，米麴的旨味則構成穩實的骨幹。 入口柔和不厚重，酒精度約 15 度卻帶有熟成酒特有的圓潤油感與細緻酸度，尾段拉出悠長而帶少許苦甜的餘韻

這是一支不受和食框架所限的清酒，既能搭配日式燒物、照燒、關東煮等料理，也能與西式烤肉、芝士拼盤甚至堅果甜點形成優雅呼應。  對樂於探索木桶、熟成與跨文化釀造實驗的你而言，它既是酒架上的收藏作品，也是與朋友分享「日本酒新可能性」的理想開場Sake

【製造者】水戶部酒造（山形縣）
【清酒等級】貴釀酒 樽熟成
【內容量】720ml
【使用米】國產米 100%
【精米步合】60%
【酒精度】15度

【Yamagata Masamune Taruzake Kijoshu 2017 Amontillado】
Seven-year Amontillado Barrel Aged Kijoshu

This limited-edition Taruzake starts from Yamagata Masamune’s rich Kijoshu, then spends around seven years resting in Spanish Amontillado Sherry casks, where rice sweetness and oxidative complexity quietly converge. The Amontillado barrels contribute both nutty depth and gentle oxidation, placing this sake somewhere between mature Sherry and aged white wine, and marking a bold chapter in Mitobe Shuzo’s barrel-aging experiments.

On the nose, expect layered notes of hazelnut and almond, woven with caramel, toffee and hints of dried fruits, all supported by the umami core of koji rice. The palate is smooth and composed at about 15% alcohol, showing a rounded texture, discreet acidity and a long, slightly bittersweet finish that echoes roasted and sauced dishes beautifully.

Versatility is one of its key charms: it pairs elegantly with yakitori, grilled fish and simmered Japanese dishes, yet is equally at home alongside roasted meats, cheese boards or nut-based desserts on a Western table. 

Choosing this Amontillado barrel-aged Yamagata Masamune signals an appreciation for slowness, detail and the quiet work of time. For those who love barrels, aging and cross-cultural craftsmanship, it is both a distinctive addition to the cellar and a thoughtful bottle to open when sharing the evolving future of Japanese sake with friends.

【Producer】Mitobe Shuzo (Yamagata)
【Classification】Kijoshu, barrel aged
【Volume】720ml
【Rice】100% domestic rice for brewing sake 
【Rice polishing ratio】60%
【Alcohol level】15%