Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48%
Prix habituel
£900.00 GBP
Prix habituel
Prix promotionnel
£900.00 GBP
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par
£750.00 ex VAT
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Spicy
A rare and captivating Japanese single malt, Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48% is a vatting of 77 sherry casks filled between 1999 and 2000, showcasing the final years of distillation at this legendary, now-silent distillery.
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Bottle Information
Bottler: Number One Drinks Company
Cask Type: sherry cask matured
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Tasting Notes
Nose Intense and richly aromatic with notes of dark cherries, old leather, and fig syrup, backed by dried orange peel, cedar, and a whisper of incense smoke.
Palate Full-bodied and complex, revealing flavours of rich fruitcake, blackcurrant jam, roasted espresso beans, and spiced oak, with a balanced sherried warmth.
Finish Long and commanding with enduring layers of cocoa, dried fruit, and sweet pipe tobacco.
A rare and captivating Japanese single malt, Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48% is a vatting of 77 sherry casks filled between 1999 and 2000, showcasing the final years of distillation at this legendary, now-silent distillery. Bottled in 2012, this expression delivers a bold, sherried character and a lasting impression of Karuizawa’s unmistakable style.
Why You’ll Love It
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Crafted from a vatting of 77 sherry casks, all distilled during the final production years (1999–2000) of Karuizawa.
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Bottled in 2012, capturing the essence of one of Japan’s most sought-after and closed distilleries.
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Bottled at a robust yet approachable 48% ABV, ideal for sipping neat.
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Displays deep sherry influence balanced with Japanese precision and elegance.
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A true collector’s gem, offering rare access to the legacy of Karuizawa.
A hauntingly beautiful Japanese malt—bold, elegant, and never to be made again.
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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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