Name: Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)
Brand: Karuizawa
Price: 16995.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) is characterised by Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Chocolate, Leathery notes. One of only 23 bottles in the Tokyo-inspired design from the Cities of Japan series, this Karuizawa aged 35 years in a single sherry cask laid down in October 1981 and bottled in April 2017, representing the final stocks of the closed distillery.

Question 2

Is Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) has some sweetness (60/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (56.5%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) costs £16995 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 56.5% ABV, Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)?

Accepted Answer

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) similar to Shirakawa 1958?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) and Shirakawa 1958 share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Leathery) and are in a similar price range. Shirakawa 1958 costs £23495 vs £16995 for Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo).

Question 11

Is Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) similar to Glenfiddich 50 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo) and Glenfiddich 50 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Glenfiddich 50 Year Old costs £22799 vs £16995 for Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo).

Karuizawa 35 Year Old - Cities Of Japan (Tokyo)

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