Bottle Information
Bottler: Cadenheads
Cask: #132.6
Cask Type: refill sherry butt
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Tasting Notes
Nose Inviting notes of dried fruits, spiced plum, and antique wood, followed by hints of black licorice and leather-bound books.
Palate Rich and textured with flavours of dark chocolate, cherry compote, cinnamon, and tobacco, balanced by a robust sherry character.
Finish Long and complex, offering lingering impressions of espresso, walnut oil, and burnished oak
Karuizawa 12 Year Old 2000 SMWS 132.6 (2013) is a rare Japanese single malt whisky from the revered and now silent Karuizawa Distillery. Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2013 by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, this exceptional dram was drawn from a single refill butt, cask #132.6. Aged for 12 years, it delivers the distillery’s signature sherried intensity and depth. Just 553 bottles were produced, making it a coveted release among collectors and connoisseurs.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Crafted at the iconic, closed Karuizawa Distillery
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Matured in a single refill sherry butt (Cask #132.6)
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Bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
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Limited to just 553 bottles
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A prime example of Japan’s lost whisky heritage
A distinguished and collectable expression that captures the soul of Karuizawa.
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The Distillery
Karuizawa
Karuizawa Distillery, originally established in 1956 northwest of Tokyo, Japan, was perched at 850m on the foothills of the active Mount Asama, utilizing pristine mountain water. The original distillery closed in 2001 and was demolished in 2016, but the Karuizawa name gained international acclaim, earning numerous awards and becoming one of the most valuable whiskies globally. In 2022, a new distillery opened in the town of Karuizawa, revitalizing the brand by producing exceptional Japanese whisky. Today, Karuizawa Distillery continues to captivate whisky enthusiasts worldwide with its prestigious legacy and outstanding spirits.
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