{"product_id":"karuizawa-1981-2011-30yo-58-3-cask-6207-vintage","title":"Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the rare experience of the Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage whisky, renowned for its complexity and depth of flavour. Hailing from Japan’s highest distillery, this remarkable malt whisky offers a rich blend of sherry notes, Maraschino cherries, ginger, and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 543 bottles were ever released, making this 30-year old whisky, aged in a Sherry Butt cask, an extraordinary collector’s piece, encapsulating the legendary Karuizawa legacy.\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\u003e1981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 yo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry Butt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask number: \u003c\/strong\u003e6207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 58,3%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling series\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage – Single Cask Malt Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bottles produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 543\u003cbr\u003eSingle sherry cask and cask strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExperience the Exquisite Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWelcome to a truly exceptional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e experience – Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage. With an impressive rating of 90.14\/100 from Whiskybase.com, it stands as a testament to the legendary craftsmanship that the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa\u003c\/a\u003e Distillery is renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Illustrious Karuizawa Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEstablished in 1955, the Karuizawa Distillery found its home nestled in the foothills of the active volcano, Mount Asama. At an impressive altitude of 850m above sea level, it takes pride in being the highest distillery in Japan. The region, recognized for its picturesque mountain resort, provides the perfect environment for whisky production, boasting low temperatures and high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKaruizawa has always been known for its commitment to tradition, and for producing high-quality whiskies in small-scale batches. This is made possible through the use of wooden washbacks, small stills, and the incorporation of sherry casks imported from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Karuizawa Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDespite its closure in 2011, Karuizawa has left an indelible mark on the world of whisky. The distillery hadn’t been active in whisky production for over a decade before its doors were shut, but its reputation for producing exceptional, rare whiskies, like the 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage, remains unscathed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Sip of History: Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA whisky of this stature doesn’t just happen overnight. It begins its life journey in 1981 when it was distilled at Karuizawa, and then spends the next 30 years maturing in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sherry-butt\"\u003eSherry Butt\u003c\/a\u003e cask #6207. The process concludes in September 2011, when it’s finally bottled, with only 543 exclusive bottles ever released. Each bottle is presented in an original box, a nod to the whisky’s rich history and exclusivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSavor the Legendary Taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you’re curious about what a truly \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-whisky\"\u003erare whisky\u003c\/a\u003e tastes like, this is your bottle. The Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage enchants the senses with a complex and warm aromatic profile, characterized by sherry notes, the sweetness of Maraschino cherries, and a subtle touch of leather. On the palate, this rich whisky offers a dynamic interplay of spices – ginger, pepper, a hint of chilli, all rounded off with a gentle touch of bitterness. This one-of-a-kind Japanese malt whisky is a sensory journey into the art of whisky-making at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eExperience the unforgettable – the Karuizawa 1981\/2011 30yo 58,3% cask#6207 Vintage whisky. There’s nothing quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48922256867676,"sku":"","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/large_4bcac500-0cdc-444b-912d-bf588423d0b6.jpg?v=1751619868","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/karuizawa-1981-2011-30yo-58-3-cask-6207-vintage","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}