Karuizawa

Karuizawa Single Malt 31~15Year 15 Year Old, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 25
Average Score
Avg 79
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Description

Karuizawa was a small distillery located near Mount Asama in Japan, known for producing exceptional single malt whisky. The distillery utilized small pot stills and aged its spirit primarily in sherry casks. It ceased production in 2001, making its whiskies highly sought after and valuable.

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Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
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Single cask
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Non-chill filtered
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Barley
Golden Promise barley from Scotland
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Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap
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Series highlights
100% Malt Whisky
Historical context
Karuizawa distillery closed in 2001.
Special release
Japan market
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Firm but light. Crisp, dry grass, overripe pear, baked peach, honey, cereal.
Palate
That grassiness again, chewy soft fruits. Good presence. Balanced oak. Milky coffee. Hint of smoke/bung cloth. Soft feel then dry oak.
Finish
Strawberry.
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