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.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Cadenheads
Cask Type: refill sherry butt
Cask #: #132.6
ABV: 63.00%
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Region: Japanese
Age: 12 Year Old
Vintage: 2000
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
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
