{"product_id":"karuizawa-1995-2012-16yo-5006-shinanoya-private-cask-5th","title":"Karuizawa 1995\/2012 16yo #5006 Shinanoya Private Cask 5th","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa 1995 Shinanoya Private Cask 5th Anniversary #5006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary single-cask release from Japan's legendary lost distillery, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa 1995 Shinanoya Private Cask 5th Anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates one of the most respected collaborations in the world of Japanese whisky. Bottled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to commemorate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5th Anniversary of Shinanoya's Private Cask series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this remarkable expression was drawn from the exceptionally rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Wine Cask #5006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the whisky was bottled at a formidable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69.3% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving its natural cask strength and showcasing the full intensity of Karuizawa's distinctive spirit. Only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, making it one of the most sought-after independent Karuizawa releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the vast majority of Karuizawa bottlings matured in sherry casks, this expression spent its life in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese wine cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a rare glimpse into an unusual chapter of the distillery's history. Such cask types are exceptionally scarce in the Karuizawa portfolio, making this bottling particularly desirable for collectors seeking the distillery's most distinctive releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased more than a decade after Karuizawa had ceased production, this bottling captures one of the final opportunities to experience whisky from a distillery whose reputation has only continued to grow. Today, the Shinanoya Anniversary series is regarded as one of the landmark collections among modern Karuizawa releases, admired for both its rarity and its exceptional cask selection.\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 Single Malt Japanese 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 Shinanoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shinanoya Private Cask 5th Anniversary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Wine Cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #5006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 69.3% 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\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180 Bottles\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 was one of Japan's smallest and most distinctive whisky producers. Operating between 1955 and 2000, it became renowned for producing rich, full-bodied single malts that were traditionally matured in high-quality sherry casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing its closure, Karuizawa evolved into one of the most collectible names in whisky. The remaining casks were released in a series of highly limited bottlings, many created in collaboration with leading independent retailers and bottlers. Today, these releases are regarded as milestones in Japanese whisky history, with rare editions such as the Shinanoya Private Cask series occupying a special place among collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58144519455068,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/karuizawa-1995-_5006-c.jpg?v=1782473540","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/fr\/products\/karuizawa-1995-2012-16yo-5006-shinanoya-private-cask-5th","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}