Whisky

Established in 1955 in the foothills of Mount Asama, Karuizawa was the highest distillery above sea levels, until it stopped operations in 2000 and finally closed in 2011. Since then, the Japanese distillery reached mythical status and their whiskies increasingly scarce. This very exclusive bottling of Karuizawa was launched at department store Isetan in Shinjuku. The whisky contains a vatting of casks from five decades of Karuizawa, from the 1960s right up until the distillery`s closure in 2000, only leaving out a very low period of production during the 1950s.

The Karuizawa Five Decades 1960-2000 is a masterful blend of single malt whiskies, each representing a different decade of production at the Karuizawa Distillery. This limited-edition whisky combines the depth and complexity of aged spirits with the nuanced evolution of the distillery's style, resulting in a type of whisky that is both a historical journey and a pinnacle of whisky craftsmanship. An intricate profile with notes of dried fruit, spices, oak, and a hint of smoke, leading to a long, complex finish.

The Karuizawa Five Decades 1960-2000 is an exceptional and rare blend of Karuizawa whiskies from each decade between the 1960s and the 2000s. This blend showcases the evolution of Karuizawa’s whisky-making artistry over forty years, offering a unique tasting experience that captures the essence of the distillery's exceptional craftsmanship.

Karuizawa Distillery was a small-scale whisky production facility, known for its premium and highly sought-after single malt whiskies. Located in Miyota, Japan, at the foot of an active volcano (Mount Asama), it was one of Japan's highest altitude distilleries. This unique location contributed to the distinct flavor profile of Karuizawa whisky.