{"product_id":"karuizawa-cherry-trees-set-of-3-bottles","title":"Karuizawa – Cherry Trees – Set of 3 bottles","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa – Cherry Trees – Set of 3 bottles of Japanese whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled between 1999-2000 and bottled in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIt’s worth knowing that in Japan, cherry blossoms (Sakura\/ 桜) symbolize clouds due to their nature of blooming en masse, besides being an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, an aspect of Japanese cultural tradition that is often associated with Buddhist influence. The transience of the blossoms, the exquisite beauty and volatility, has often been associated with mortality and graceful and readily acceptance of destiny and karma; for this reason, cherry blossoms are richly symbolic, and have been utilized often in Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Karuizawa Cherry Tree Set includes 3 bottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#karuizawa-cherry-tree-red-edition\"\u003eKaruizawa 1999-2000 Vintages Cherry Tree Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#karuizawa-cherry-tree-pink-edition\"\u003eKaruizawa 1999-2000 Vintages Cherry Tree Pink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#karuizawa-cherry-tree-white-edition\"\u003eKaruizawa 1999-2000 Vintages Cherry Tree White\u003c\/a\u003e\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 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 48 %, White 46%, Pink 50,5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 700 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bottles produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 36, White 36, Pink 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy WS glass bottle with gold painting, wooden box and booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCherry Tree – Red, Pink, White\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe enchanting \u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Cherry Blossom Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e collection featuring three exquisite bottles: \u003cstrong\u003ekaruizawa, cherry blossom, cherry tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each bottle captures the beauty of Japan, with cherry blossom trees blooming on the grounds of the Karuizawa distillery or another place, where grow these trees. A true homage to the iconic cherry blossoms of Karuizawa. This collection of three bottles featuring trees on their labels is a testament to the uniqueness of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, a legacy of the renowned, now-closed distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"karuizawa-cherry-tree-red-edition\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Cherry Tree – Red Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\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\u003e1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength: \u003c\/strong\u003e48%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling serie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Tree – Red Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bottles produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"karuizawa-cherry-tree-pink-edition\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Cherry Tree – Pink Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\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\u003e1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled: \u003c\/strong\u003e2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50,5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling serie: \u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Tree – Pink Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bottles produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"karuizawa-cherry-tree-white-edition\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Cherry Tree – White Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\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\u003e1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled: \u003c\/strong\u003e2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 46%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling serie: \u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Tree – White Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bottles produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKaruizawa distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe distillery \u003cstrong\u003ewas established in 1955 by Daikoku-budoshu.\u003c\/strong\u003e The owner decided to build the facility in the town of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa\u003c\/a\u003e located in the foothills of the active Asama volcano, a popular tourist destination in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Distilia Japanese\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/distilia-japapese.jpg?v=1716811765\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKaruizawa was a small distillery producing alcoholic beverages with the use of traditional methods. \u003cstrong\u003eIn pursuit of the highest quality,\u003c\/strong\u003e Karuizawa was contained in casks previously filled with sherry and imported from Spain. Similar to its equivalent from the home of whisky, Scotland, Karuizawa is aged in sherry casks. However, the flavour of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\"\u003ewhisky\u003c\/a\u003e is also influenced by local features that give it its unique character. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring water drawn from the volcanic hills of Asama,\u003c\/strong\u003e freezing winters and hot summers are all hinted at in the flavour of this beverage and make it truly one of a kind. Karuizawa is very rich and aromatic with a distinct sherry profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKaruizawa used to \u003cstrong\u003eproduce whisky on a small-scale\u003c\/strong\u003e and was rather focused on the domestic market. This continued from its establishment in 1955 until \u003cstrong\u003e2000 when the production was ceased.\u003c\/strong\u003e Although whisky is no longer produced, there were still some casks left, but every year the number decreases. Currently, there are only 300 Karuizawa casks in the world. Three-quarters of these date back to the 1990s, and there are only 14 casks left from the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eUnfortunately for Karuizawa, it gained world recognition only after it ceased production. Since 2006, Karuizawa whisky has been reaching whisky lovers from all around the world thanks to the Number One Drinks company. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen the world heard about Karuizawa, it immediately fell in love with the beverage\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in the foothills of the Asama mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAs Karuizawa is no longer licensed to produce alcoholic beverages and the building of the distillery has a new owner, there will be no new casks on the market. \u003cstrong\u003eNo one knows when the last whisky will be bottled…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48883502743900,"sku":"","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/Karuizawa-Cherry-Tree-1.jpg?v=1718368069","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/products\/karuizawa-cherry-trees-set-of-3-bottles","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}