Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £1999
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Karuizawa's 12-year-old single malt comes from one of Japan's most revered and now-closed distilleries, making this pure malt a significant addition to any Japanese whisky collection.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Karuizawa 12 Year Old Pure Malt is a 12-year-old single malt from Karuizawa (Japan), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Karuizawa's 12-year-old single malt comes from one of Japan's most revered and now-closed distilleries, making this pure malt a significant addition to any Japanese whisky collection.
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