Aqua of Life

Inspired by the ancient language of whisky, known as Uisge Beathe or Water of Life, and the Tai Chi Yin-Yang theory representing the circle of life, the Aqua of Life series showcases the rarest and most vintage casks of Karuizawa whisky.

This series comprises single casks aged for 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. Through the use of black and white colors, Aqua of Life captures the essence of life’s pulsation. These bottles are perfect for collectors, not only for Japanese Whisky enthusiasts but also for those who love Japan so deeply that they want to embody its spirit within their own spaces.

For enthusiasts of Japan, water holds exceptional significance.
Continuously flowing, it symbolizes continuity and life, representing the essence of Japanese culture.

Karuizawa 50yo Aqua of Life Black & White

Karuizawa Vintage 50yo Aqua of Life Black

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Cask
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1968
Bottled: 2018
Age: 50yo
Strength: 57.9%
Cask type: Sherry Cask
Cask number: 6223
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 248

Karuizawa Vintage 50yo Aqua of Life White

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Cask
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1969
Bottled: 2019
Age: 50yo
Strength: 59.2%
Cask type: Sherry Cask
Cask number: 538
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 347

Karuizawa 45yo Aqua of Life Black & White

Karuizawa Vintage 45yo Aqua of Life Black

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1967
Bottled: 2012
Age: 45yo
Strength: 59.6%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 2725
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 310

Karuizawa Vintage 45yo Aqua of Life White

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1968
Bottled: 2013
Age: 45yo
Strength: 62%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 1946
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 137

Karuizawa 40yo Aqua of Life Black & White

Karuizawa Vintage 40yo Aqua of Life Black

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1974
Bottled: 2014
Age: 40yo
Strength: 65.8%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 3626
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 417

Karuizawa Vintage 40yo Aqua of Life White

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1974
Bottled: 2014
Age: 40yo
Strength: 57.4%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 6114
Size: 750 ml
Number of bottles: 309

Karuizawa 35yo Aqua of Life Black & White

Karuizawa Vintage 35yo Aqua of Life White

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1980
Bottled: 2015
Age: 35yo
Strength: 55.0%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 7417
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 473

Karuizawa 35yo cask#7417 Aqua of Life box

Karuizawa 30yo Aqua of Life Black & White

Karuizawa Vintage 30yo Aqua of Life Black

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1984
Bottled: 2014
Age: 30yo
Strength: 59.1%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 3655
Size: 750 ml
Number of bottles: 285

Karuizawa Vintage 30yo Aqua of Life White

Type: Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Malt
Bottling serie: Aqua of Life
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1987
Bottled: 2017
Age: 30yo
Strength: 57.5%
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: 2253
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles: 292

Both in Western and Eastern symbolism, water signifies life: beginnings, flow, vitality, and transience. That’s why many opt for Japanese-style gardens.

The Karuizawa Aqua of Life Series offers a glimpse of this garden through its thematic whisky bottle, a piece that can adorn your shelf, capturing the essence of a tranquil Japanese garden.