Karuizawa 1981 (bottled 2013) (cask 6056)
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 60.3%
- Price
- £4999
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Chocolate, Tobacco
- Description
- Distilled at the legendary Karuizawa in 1981 and aged over 30 years in a first-fill sherry cask, this 2013 bottling at 60.3% ABV represents the distillery's rich, sherried character before its 2001 closure—a highly sought rarity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Karuizawa 1981 (bottled 2013) (cask 6056) is a single malt from Karuizawa (Japan), bottled at 60.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at the legendary Karuizawa in 1981 and aged over 30 years in a first-fill sherry cask, this 2013 bottling at 60.3% ABV represents the distillery's rich, sherried character before its 2001 closure—a highly sought rarity.
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