{"product_id":"karuizawa-19802013-32yo-59-2-cask-3565-noh-whisky-ko-jo","title":"Karuizawa 1980\/2013 32yo 59,2% cask#3565 Noh Whisky Ko-Jo","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKaruizawa 1980\/2013 32yo 59,2% cask#3565 Noh Whisky Ko-Jo.\u003cbr\u003eThe Karuizawa Noh Series is one of the most collectible whisky range of all. This series features different masks used in Noh, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts. This specific label of the bottle features a scene taken from the Noh play, Ko-Jo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDiscover the complexity and character of Karuizawa 1980\/2013 32yo 59,2% cask#3565 Noh Whisky, a rare masterpiece hailing  from a legendary distillery. This unique dram, compared by critics to a grand theatrical performance, has been patiently maturing for 32 years in a single sherry cask. Dive into a whirlpool of deep flavors, where dark cherries, rich mocha, and warming peat come alive, much like characters in a Noh performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKaruizawa Noh Whisky, also known as the Noh series, comprises 29 editions. Distilled in 1980, and was bottled at cask strength of 59,2%, resulting in a limited edition of 335 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karuizawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask number: \u003c\/strong\u003e#3565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSherry Butt\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59,2%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bottles produced\u003c\/strong\u003e: 335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/noh-whisky\"\u003eNOH Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle sherry cask and cask strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Noh Performance in a Bottle: The Karuizawa Noh 1980 Cask #3565\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e“Men are like Noh masks, which seem alive, but are merely shaped and painted wood.” This old Japanese proverb could well serve as a metaphor for the \u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Noh Whisky 1980\/2013 32yo 59,2% cask#3565\u003c\/strong\u003e. Just as the seemingly inanimate Noh masks transform into living characters on stage, this inanimate spirit, when delicately handled, reveals an enthralling array of complexities and depth of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDistilling a Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa\u003c\/a\u003e is a name that resonates with collectors and connoisseurs alike, synonymous with rarity and reverence. Founded in 1955 at the foot of Mount Asama, Japan’s most active volcano, this distillery developed a reputation for producing exceptionally rich, sherried \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/karuizawa-whisky\"\u003eKaruizawa whisky\u003c\/a\u003e. Its use of Golden Promise barley, imported from Scotland, and small-scale pot stills added to the unique character of the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Performance in the Bottle of Karuizawa Noh 1980\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis bottle is from another famous \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/noh-whisky\"\u003eNoh whisky\u003c\/a\u003e from Karuizawa, distilled in 1980 and bottled 32 years later from single sherry butt #3565. Only 335 bottles were released. This is a whisky that does not just offer taste, but a journey. Each sip is like peeling away layers, revealing a new level of complexity and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Critics’ Score\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEsteemed whisky critic, Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun, described this release as a “Grand Cru of whisky, with the taste full of dark cherries, rich mocha and a warming, peaty finish.” His words encapsulate the essence of this spirit, its ability to encapsulate the best of both a single malt’s complexity and sherry cask’s warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOn the other side of the Atlantic, whisky maestro Jim Murray praised its “beautiful nose, with a complex mix of fruit, spice and deep, dark chocolate”. He further elaborated, “This Karuizawa is more than just a whisky; it’s a performance that demands attention.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEncore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Karuizawa Noh 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e 32yo 59,2% cask#3565 is an embodiment of the mystery and complexity of Noh theatre, preserved in a bottle. Each taste is like a scene from an epic play, and much like a Noh performance, it engages, captivates, and leaves the audience in awe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMuch like Noh masks, this whisky may appear as a simple spirit. But it carries within a world of intricate performances, unfolding on the palate of the lucky few who get to taste it. So here’s to the collectors, the connoisseurs, and the enthusiasts who appreciate a good performance – may the final curtain never fall on your dram-atic journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866753741148,"sku":"","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/large_d660eea7-11ea-4ad8-8507-2906702d0a45.jpg?v=1751875787","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/karuizawa-19802013-32yo-59-2-cask-3565-noh-whisky-ko-jo","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}