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€ 11 700,00
On requestKaruizawa 1982/2011 29yo 58,1% cask#2279 Vintage. Whisky distilled in 1982 in the Japanese distillery Karuizawa, single cask number 2279 bottled in 2011.
The Karuizawa distillery, situated in Miyota town on the southern slopes of the active volcano Mount Asama in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, gave birth to the Karuizawa Vintage. Aged for 29 years in a sherry cask, it matured to a strength of 58.1%, becoming one of the most sought-after rare spirits, sealed with time in few bottles.
Type: Japanese whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1982
Bottled: 2011
Age: 29 years old
Cask type: Sherry Cask
Cask number: 2279
Strength: 58,1%
Bottling series: Vintage – Single Cask Malt Whisky
Size: 700ml
Single sherry cask and cask strength
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With fewer than 300 single casks released, Karuizawa whiskies are the treasure trove of Japanese distilling. This exclusive bottling, distilled in 1982 and sealed on September 16th, 2011, hails from cask #2279, its contents a closely guarded secret, with the number of bottles produced remaining unspecified.
This full-strength expression embodies the pinnacle of Karuizawa’s craft, offering a taste that is as enigmatic as it is esteemed. Each sip is a direct connection to the distillery’s storied past, a celebration of its revered whisky-making tradition.
The legacy of Karuizawa is rarefied in every drop of this cask strength whisky—a collectible and consumable piece of history for those who aspire to taste the essence of Japanese whisky excellence.
Karuizawa is a charming city in Nagano Prefecture, renowned for its mountain resort vibe and views of Mount Asama. Situated at 1000 meters altitude, it’s a popular summer retreat, easily accessible from Tokyo. Visitors enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and golf, and the town is famous for its autumn colors. Karuizawa also has a significant whisky history, once home to the Karuizawa distillery, closed in 2001. Its legacy lives on through prized Karuizawa whiskies, sought after by collectors worldwide. One of such unique bottles containing Karuizawa whisky is the Karuizawa 1982 29yo 58,1% cask#2279, which will delight many collectors of rare spirits