{"product_id":"karuizawa-1984-2013-29yo-61-sherry-cask-3662-shi-twe-copy","title":"Karuizawa 1972\/2012 40yo 55,9% #8833 Golden Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa 1972\/2012 40 Year Old Single Cask #8833 – Golden Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruizawa 1972 Golden Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most distinguished releases from the legendary closed Japanese distillery, combining exceptional age with one of the brand's most iconic presentation series. As part of the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Dragon Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this bottling represents the artistry, rarity, and enduring legacy that have made Karuizawa one of the world's most collectible whisky names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSherry Butt (#8833)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the whisky was bottled in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecask strength of 55.9% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e267 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, each offering a rare opportunity to experience a spirit that spent four decades evolving before leaving the cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golden Dragon series pays tribute to one of the most powerful symbols in East Asian culture. Representing strength, prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune, the golden dragon perfectly reflects the stature of this extraordinary whisky. Combined with Karuizawa's legendary sherry maturation, the striking presentation has made the series highly sought after by collectors across the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased during the final years of Karuizawa's remaining stock, this bottling captures the unmistakable character that established the distillery's worldwide reputation. Today, it stands among the most desirable expressions from the Gold Dragon series and remains a true highlight for collectors of rare Japanese whisky.\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 Distillery Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1972\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 40 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sherry Butt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #8833\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55.9% 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 267 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 produced some of Japan's most celebrated single malts before closing its doors in 2000. Renowned for long maturation in exceptional sherry casks, the distillery's remaining stock has become increasingly scarce, with every official release representing an important chapter in Japanese whisky history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bottlings rank among Karuizawa's most recognizable collector series, admired for combining outstanding whisky with artwork inspired by one of Japan's most enduring cultural symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58337116062044,"sku":null,"price":14400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/8833.jpg?v=1784645306","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/karuizawa-1984-2013-29yo-61-sherry-cask-3662-shi-twe-copy","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}