✦ Neatly Summary

Karuizawa 35 Year Old / Emerald Geisha / Bourbon Cask #8518 Japanese Whisky is a from Karuizawa (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — vanilla, toasted, malt extract, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Karuizawa's 35-year-old single malt, matured in bourbon cask #8518 at 59.6% ABV, showcases vanilla and spiced butter built around the distillery's core character, bottled exclusively by Elixir Distillers. Nearly four decades in oak have integrated the bourbon wood influence into a seamless whole, with caramel and vanilla providing sweetness balanced by subtle spice and wood tannins. The mouthfeel is silky and refined, with a long finish that unfolds gradually. An exceptionally rare bottling reflecting Karuizawa's status as one of Japan's most sought-after closed distilleries.

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