Bottle Information
Bottler: Number One Drinks Company
Cask: #78
Cask Type: sherry butt
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Karuizawa 31 Year Old 1981 vintage Japanese single malt whisky. Single sherry butt #78 bottled July 2013.
Limited release of 375 bottles.
Karuizawa (Japan)
Karuizawa Distillery was established in 1956 near Miyota Town north west of Tokyo, Japan but closed in 2001 although the buildings and equipment remain. Karuizawa Distillery sits at an altitude of 850m on the foothills of the active volcano Mount Asama and used water which had drained through Asama’s lava soils. The equipment in Karuizawa Distillery included wooden washbacks and four small stills, although only three were used for malt whisky production, and sherry casks from Spain.
Approved by
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.
View all Karuizawa whiskies
Why The Whisky Barrel
Award-Winning Excellence
The Queen's Award for Enterprise for our commitment to quality & innovation.
International Shipping
Delivering exceptional Scotch whisky to customers in over 50 countries.
Independent Bottler Specialists
Access rare single malts and grains unavailable elsewhere.
Family Values
A personal touch in everything we do, from curation to customer service
