Karuizawa 1981 / Cask #103 Japanese Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Karuizawa
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £15000
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Smokey, Old Wood
- Description
- Karuizawa's 1981 from Cask #103, distilled in one of Japan's smallest and most technically precise distilleries, delivers 58.1% ABV of concentrated malt character. The long maturation in sherry wood creates a dense, layered spirit with dried-fruit complexity and spiced wood tannins, awarded a Gold Medal at the Malt Maniac's Awards 2007. A rare example of Karuizawa's meticulous craftsmanship before the distillery's closure.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Karuizawa 1981 / Cask #103 Japanese Single Malt Whisky is a from Karuizawa (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, smokey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Karuizawa's 1981 from Cask #103, distilled in one of Japan's smallest and most technically precise distilleries, delivers 58.1% ABV of concentrated malt character. The long maturation in sherry wood creates a dense, layered spirit with dried-fruit complexity and spiced wood tannins, awarded a Gold Medal at the Malt Maniac's Awards 2007. A rare example of Karuizawa's meticulous craftsmanship before the distillery's closure.
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