Karuizawa 16 Year Old 1997 - Rare Vintage
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 62%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £2995
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- A 16-year-old from Karuizawa (distilled 1997, bottled 2013 at 62% ABV), this rare release captures the final era of Japan's legendary Karuizawa distillery before its closure. Scarcity and provenance define this bottle's appeal.
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Karuizawa 16 Year Old 1997 - Rare Vintage is a 16-year-old single malt from Karuizawa (Japan), bottled at 62% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 16-year-old from Karuizawa (distilled 1997, bottled 2013 at 62% ABV), this rare release captures the final era of Japan's legendary Karuizawa distillery before its closure. Scarcity and provenance define this bottle's appeal.
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