Whisky

This Karuizawa 1981 cask #152 was part of the 2014 collection from La Maison du Whisky, which included four Karuizawas from the late 1970s and 1981. The nose reveals lots of tobacco notes and exotic woods like cedar and thuja. There are some pronounced fruity notes too, strawberry jam and blackberries. The palate offers an interplay of sweet berries and dark prunes, spices and earthy smoke. Bergamot and blood oranges in a second wave.

A single cask whisky from Karuizawa Distillery, distilled in 1981 and bottled from cask number 152. This expression is a rare and exquisite showcase of Karuizawa's craft, offering a deep and complex flavor profile. Due to the unique nature of single casks, tasting notes can vary widely but often feature rich fruit, spice, and wooded notes, with remarkable depth and length.

The Karuizawa Cask Series represents a collection of single cask whiskies from the Karuizawa Distillery, showcasing the unique characteristics imparted by individual casks and the excellence of Karuizawa's distilling techniques.

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.