Karuizawa 17 Year Old
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £1500
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Description
- A rare 17-year-old Japanese single malt from Karuizawa, bottled exclusively for the domestic market and seldom seen outside Japan. This whisky represents a significant piece of Japanese whisky history from a now-closed distillery.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Karuizawa 17 Year Old is a 17-year-old single malt from Karuizawa (Japan), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, chocolate, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare 17-year-old Japanese single malt from Karuizawa, bottled exclusively for the domestic market and seldom seen outside Japan. This whisky represents a significant piece of Japanese whisky history from a now-closed distillery.
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