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Karuizawa Cities Gold Edition - 35yo Single Cask Collection

An extraordinary tribute to Japan’s cultural identity and whisky craftsmanship, the Karuizawa Cities Gold Edition is one of the most exclusive release created from the legendary closed Karuizawa Distillery. This exceptional collection consists of six different editions, each dedicated to one of Japan’s most iconic cities, combining ultra-rare aged whisky with bespoke luxury presentation.

The collection captures the essence of Karuizawa’s legendary style - deeply sherried, powerful, and profoundly complex - while paying homage to the individuality and cultural spirit of each featured city.

The Cities Gold Edition was released in extremely limited numbers, with only 20 bottles per city, except for the Tokyo edition, which was limited to just 23 bottles. Every bottle was presented in a specially created WS Heavy Bottle, crafted from ultra-clear glass and adorned with hand-applied gold painting designed by the Wealth Solutions creative team. The presentation is completed by an elegant bespoke oak wooden case produced exclusively for this project.

Combining exceptional rarity, artistic design, and one of the most collectible whisky names in history, the Cities Gold Edition stands as both a luxury object and a historic whisky release.

Collection Details

• Karuizawa 1981 35 Year Old #4051 / Osaka – 59.1% ABV , one of 20 bottles
• Karuizawa 1981 35 Year Old #4051 / Tokyo – 59.1% ABV , one of 23 bottles
• Karuizawa 1981 35 Year Old #4051 / Sapporo – 59.1% ABV , one of 20 bottles
• Karuizawa 1981 35 Year Old #4051 / Nagoya – 59.1% ABV , one of 20 bottles
• Karuizawa 1981 35 Year Old #4051 / Yokohama – 59.1% ABV , one of 20 bottles
• Karuizawa 1981 35 Year Old #4051 / Kobe – 59.1% ABV , one of 20 bottles

Specifications

Type: Single Cask Japanese Whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Vintage: 1981
Bottled: 18 April 2017
Age: 35 years
Cask Number: #4051
Cask Type: Ex-Sherry Cask
Strength: 59.1% ABV
Size: 700 ml
Editions: 6 city-themed releases dedicated to Japanese cities

Presentation:
– WS Heavy Bottle made from high-clarity glass
– Hand-applied gold artwork
– Bespoke oak wooden presentation case

About the Distillery

Founded in 1955 at the foot of Mount Asama, Karuizawa became internationally renowned for producing rich, heavily sherried single malts inspired by traditional Scottish whisky-making. Following its closure in 2000, the remaining casks achieved legendary status among collectors and connoisseurs worldwide. Today, Karuizawa is considered one of the rarest and most prestigious names in Japanese whisky history.