Karuizawa

Karuizawa Miyako Odori - Girl Powdering Her Neck 18 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #897, 1999, 60.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 51
Average Score
N.A
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Description

A limited single-cask Karuizawa Japanese single malt from the Miyako Odori Geisha series, distilled in 1999, matured in sherry cask #897 and bottled in 2017. The label features Kitagawa Utamaro's Girl Powdering Her Neck.

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Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
897
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
382
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Black presentation box
Series highlights
Miyako Odori Geisha label series, featuring ukiyo-e artwork depicting geisha and maiko traditions in Kyoto.
Historical context
Distilled before Karuizawa distillery was mothballed in 2000; bottled in 2017.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Deep and aromatic. Notes of black cherries, cedar, and dried plum unfold with incense, sandalwood, and antique book leather. Hints of dark soy and umeboshi lend umami complexity.
Palate
Rich and textural. Layers of spiced fruitcake, molasses, and chestnut purée build into a crescendo of tobacco, tamari, and roasted walnut. The sherry cask influence is bold, yet balanced by an undercurrent of dried citrus.
Finish
Long, warm, and resonant. Echoes of bitter chocolate, clove, and charred oak linger with delicate floral traces and a final touch of crimson fruit.
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