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Karuizawa 31~12Year Pure Malt Final Version 12 Year Old, Sherry & Bourbon Cask, 2001, 40%
Karuizawa 12

Karuizawa 31~12Year Pure Malt Final Version 12 Year Old, Sherry & Bourbon Cask, 2001, 40%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 26
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

This is a rare and discontinued Japanese Blended Malt Whisky from the legendary Karuizawa distillery, which ceased production in 2001 and closed in 2011. It is a blend of whiskies aged between 12 and 31 years, originally bottled for the Japanese market. This limited edition expression won a Gold Award at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2001.

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Cask type
Sherry & Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
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Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
Golden Promise barley from Scotland
Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
Osami Uchibori
Master distiller (distillation)
Osami Uchibori
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
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Has box
No
Closure
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Presentation
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Series highlights
Final Version
Historical context
Distillery closure in 2001
Special release
Japanese Market Exclusive
Allocation
Japanese Market
Nose
Sherry, green apple, stone fruits, coffee, bubble gum, and a hint of smoke.
Palate
Peat, forest floor, oak, vanilla, and bitter-sweet chocolate.
Finish
Long, oily, with notes of oak, sweet fruits, and a spicy smoothness.
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