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Karuizawa 1981 First Fill Sherry Cask 30 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #6256, 2011, 57.5%
Karuizawa

Karuizawa 1981 First Fill Sherry Cask 30 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #6256, 2011, 57.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 66
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional releases of its whisky following its closure in 2000. The original distillery was dismantled in 2016, however a new one was built 7 miles away in the town of Karuizawa, commencing production in 2023. A UK-based importer and distributor founded by David Croll and Marcin Miller. The company made a name ...

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Best of WinesVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 8,660.82
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
6256
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
573
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Karuizawa Single Casks, Geisha Label
Historical context
Distillery mothballed in 2000 and closed in 2011
Special release
The Whisky Exchange Exclusive
Allocation
The Whisky Exchange
Nose
Initially, you are greeted by deep aromas of espresso, dark chocolate, and polished mahogany. Furthermore, hints of dried prunes and exotic spices emerge as the whisky breathes.
Palate
On the tongue, the texture is oily and viscous. In addition, it delivers a bold explosion of black treacle, cloves, and a touch of Japanese incense.
Finish
The finish is incredibly long and warming. Ultimately, it leaves a lingering trail of dark fruits and old library leather.
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