Karuizawa

Karuizawa Fire Dragon 30 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #357, 1981, Number One Drinks Company, 53.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 62
Average Score
N.A
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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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Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Number One Drinks Company
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
357
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
376
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Fire Dragon
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Deep aromas of espresso, dark chocolate, and polished mahogany, with hints of dried prunes and exotic spices.
Palate
Oily and viscous, with a bold explosion of black treacle, cloves, and a touch of Japanese incense.
Finish
Incredibly long and warming, leaving a lingering trail of dark fruits and old library leather.
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