Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48%
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Price
- £1803.5
- Community rating
- 2.75 / 5 (8 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty, Old Wood, Honey
- Description
- Karuizawa's Spirit of Asama is a vatting of 77 sherry casks from 1999–2000, offering deep dried fruit, spice, and the oxidative richness that develops in long-aged sherry maturation. A rare survivor from Japan's now-closed Karuizawa distillery.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 48% is a single malt from Karuizawa (Japan), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, nutty. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Karuizawa's Spirit of Asama is a vatting of 77 sherry casks from 1999–2000, offering deep dried fruit, spice, and the oxidative richness that develops in long-aged sherry maturation. A rare survivor from Japan's now-closed Karuizawa distillery.
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