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Karuizawa 1988 Single Cask Malt Whisky 19 Year Old, Sherry Butt Cask, 1988, The Whisky Fair, 58.3%
Karuizawa

Karuizawa 1988 Single Cask Malt Whisky 19 Year Old, Sherry Butt Cask, 1988, The Whisky Fair, 58.3%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 56
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Karuizawa 1988 19 Year Old, selected by and exclusively bottled for The Whisky Fair. This single Japanese malt whisky represents a piece of liquid history from the legendary 'ghost' distillery of Karuizawa.Distilled: 1988 | Bottled: June 2007Matured: In a single Refill ButtLimited Edition: One of only 180 bottles ever producedStrength: Cask strength at ...

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 6,800.00
Cask type
Sherry Butt
Bottling
Independent Bottling - The Whisky Fair
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
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
180
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
The Whisky Fair
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Selected by & Exclusively Bottled for The Whisky Fair
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Hints of chalky Fino, dusty cellars, waxed paper, huge minty notes, cigar boxes, faint peat, yellow plum, tiger balm, and incense. Also tobacco, old leather, menthol, lovage, and dried parsley.
Palate
Sweet notes of pear and pineapple, herbal/bitter notes of ginger tea and heavy salty liquorice. A smoky hint of matchsticks and surprisingly peaty. Also sultanas, dried bananas, figs, and orangey notes.
Finish
Long, peaty, with lemon zest, bitter wood, and ginger.
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