
dekantā provides rare and collectable Japanese whisky to collectors worldwide, shipping every bottle direct from Japan.
Key facts
| Distillery | Karuizawa (Nagano, Japan; mothballed in 2000) |
|---|---|
| Distilled | 1980 |
| Bottled | 2015 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Cask | #8283 |
| Strength | 57.1% ABV |
| Label | "Moon Above Daimotsu Bay", bottled exclusively under this label |
| Size | 70cl |
| This bottle | Original box; box, label and fill level recorded as Good |
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Dried fruit
Leather
The Finish
Smoke
Nose and finish
Ripe, complex aromas with deep notes of dried fruit, leather and a hint of tobacco, seasoned with a subtle smoke that lingers slowly on the finish.
Published tasting notes for this bottling, paraphrased.
Why this Karuizawa is rare
Karuizawa (a whisky distillery at the foot of Mount Asama, northwest of Tokyo) was mothballed at the end of 2000 and demolished in 2016, so its stock can never be replaced. This cask spent 35 years maturing before it was bottled.
Frequently asked questions
Where does it ship from?
dekantā provides rare Japanese whisky online and ships every order direct from Japan, in 3–10 working days to the countries in our shipping policy.
What condition is this bottle in?
Box, label and fill level are recorded as Good. The actual condition of each bottle is stated on its product page.
Can I return it?
Unopened bottles in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of receipt. See our returns policy.
Do you have other old Karuizawa?
See our Karuizawa collection and Japanese whisky aged over 40 years.
Customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 · 1 review
Prompt delivery of the gin bottles. Lovely packing. Bought these as gifts and my friends loved them. Would recommend
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日本の蒸留酒
Japanese Spirits
ウイスキー樽


