Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Price
- £1699
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Chocolate, Tobacco
- Description
- Karuizawa's final expressions, this single malt blends 1992 and 2000 vintages matured in European oak sherry casks before the distillery's closure. Named after the active volcano near its Nagano home, it represents one of Japan's lost distilleries.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Asama is a single malt from Karuizawa (Japan), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Karuizawa's final expressions, this single malt blends 1992 and 2000 vintages matured in European oak sherry casks before the distillery's closure. Named after the active volcano near its Nagano home, it represents one of Japan's lost distilleries.
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