{"product_id":"karuizawa-1980-2015-the-golden-samurai-sherry-cask-61-6","title":"Karuizawa 1980\/2015 The Golden Samurai Sherry Cask 61,6%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa 1980 - The Golden Samurai Sherry Cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa 1980 The Golden Samurai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare official bottling from one of Japan's most legendary closed whisky distilleries. Created for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this exclusive release brings together a remarkable vintage, sherry cask maturation, and the unmistakable prestige of Karuizawa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Karuizawa Distillery, the whisky was matured in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSherry Cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being bottled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released at a powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61.6% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it was bottled at its natural strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Samurai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, the expression reflects the meeting of Japanese craftsmanship and the enduring symbolism of the samurai. Its exclusive release for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it particularly interesting for collectors, connecting a rare Karuizawa vintage with one of the most important whisky events in the international whisky calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Karuizawa having ceased production in 2000, every original bottling from its remaining stocks represents a finite piece of Japanese whisky history. The 1980 vintage is especially compelling, offering collectors the opportunity to own an expression from an important period in the distillery's story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karuizawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distillery Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sherry Cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61.6% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated at the foot of Mount Asama, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of Japan's most revered whisky producers, particularly known for its distinctive single malts and long maturation in sherry casks. The distillery closed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leaving behind a finite number of casks that would later become some of the world's most sought-after Japanese whiskies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, original Karuizawa bottlings are prized not only for their rarity, but also as tangible pieces of the history of Japanese whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58898568118620,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/karuizawa-golden-samurai-1980-61_6.jpg?v=1788337038","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/de\/products\/karuizawa-1980-2015-the-golden-samurai-sherry-cask-61-6","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}