Karuizawa is something of a legend among fans of Japanese whisky, with bottles from the now defunct distillery fetching a fortune at the secondary market. This particular set of bottles features a Samurai on its label.
Karuizawa-1980- Cask #8317 Bottled 2015. Distilled at Karuizawa Distillery. One of 257 bottles. Good label. 700ml. 56.3% volume.
Karuizawa-1981- Cask #6355 Bottled 2015. Distilled at Karuizawa Distillery. One of 257 bottles. Good label. 700ml. 59.8% volume.
Karuizawa-1982- Cask #2510 Bottled 2015. Distilled at Karuizawa Distillery. One of 257 bottles. Good label. 700ml. 55.2% volume.
These whiskies are as superb as everything else from Karuizawa! A rare collector's item which will only become rarer as time passes.
Karuizawa distillery was a small distillery in Karuizawa which produced first class malt whiskeys. There is no shortage of thawing snow at Mt Asama and due to the chilly climate provided an excellent location for whiskey making. In 1976 therefore, the first 100% domestic malt whiskey saw the light of day at Kuruizawa. The whiskey was stored in small barrels. The distillery later used small pots for distillation. This very small distillery was noted for producing whiskey of the finest quality.
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