Karuizawa » Karuizawa 36 years old
Karuizawa 36-year-old whiskies are among the most revered expressions from Japan’s legendary Karuizawa distillery. Known for their long maturation periods, these whiskies epitomize the distillery’s unique ability to craft complex and intensely flavored single malts. Nestled at the foot of Mount Asama, Karuizawa’s location, combined with its small-scale production and traditional distillation methods, contributed to the distinct character of its whiskies. Aged predominantly in sherry casks, these whiskies often display a rich, dark profile with notes of dried fruits, spices, and deep oak influence. With the distillery’s closure in 2000 and stocks dwindling, Karuizawa 36-year-old bottlings have become some of the rarest and most prized whiskies in the world, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha 31 & 36 Years Old
The Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha series is a prestigious line of whiskies that showcases the refined elegance and depth of Karuizawa’s long-aged expressions. The Sapphire Geisha 36-year-old is a highly limited release, offering a rare opportunity to experience one of the distillery’s older and more mature whiskies. This whisky, aged for over three decades, presents a rich, velvety texture with layers of sherry cask influence. Expect flavors of dark fruits like plums and raisins, intermingled with spice, chocolate, and a subtle smokiness. The 31-year-old in the same series, while slightly younger, carries much of the same sherry-rich complexity, but with a slightly more vibrant and energetic profile. The stunning bottle design, featuring the iconic geisha artwork, adds to the allure of these whiskies, making them not just exceptional to taste but also visually captivating. As ultra-rare releases, these bottles are cherished by collectors worldwide, symbolizing both the artistic and distillation mastery of Karuizawa.
Karuizawa 1972/2008 36yo 65% cask#7290 Vintage
This single cask release from Karuizawa is an extraordinary expression distilled in 1972 and bottled in 2008 after an impressive 36 years of maturation. Cask #7290, filled with whisky at a high strength of 65%, offers a bold and intense experience that highlights Karuizawa’s signature sherry cask influence. The extended aging period has produced a whisky with deep, concentrated flavors of dried fruits, rich oak, and spices, balanced by a powerful yet smooth finish. The high ABV intensifies the complexity, providing an explosion of flavors with each sip, while the whisky’s long maturation ensures a well-integrated, nuanced profile. As with all Karuizawa releases, this bottle is extremely rare and highly collectible, capturing the essence of the distillery’s historic craftsmanship.
