A rare and highly collectible Japanese single malt from the legendary Hanyu distillery, this 2000 vintage was bottled in 2015 for La Maison du Whisky as part of the celebrated “Tay Bak Chiang – Double Lines” series. Drawn from a single hogshead cask (#63) at natural cask strength of 58.8% ABV, only 300 bottles were released worldwide. On the nose, it opens with polished oak, dried fruits, dark cherries, almonds, wax, leather, and elegant spice. The palate is rich and intense, layering sherried sweetness with notes of plum, cherry syrup, dark berries, noble wood, black pepper, and dark chocolate. The finish is exceptionally long, warming, and complex, leaving lingering impressions of fruit, spice, and old oak. Widely praised by collectors and enthusiasts, this bottling holds an outstanding average score of 90.29/100 on Whiskybase, confirming its status as one of the most sought-after modern Japanese whiskies.