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About This Whisky
A 34-year-old Karuizawa from an ex-bourbon cask, distilled in March 1980 and bottled in July 2014 at 63.0%. It belongs to the Artifices series, number 014, with a label by the artist Warren Khong.
Number One Drinks and La Maison du Whisky released the Artifices series as single casks.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Cut pine, summer berries and coffee beans once the first rush of alcohol settles.
- Palate: Floral, with dried fruit, candied orange and warm Christmas spice.
- Finish: Fresh oak at first, then sweet citrus and juicy fruit carry it a long way.
Serving & Food
Cover the glass and wait before nosing. Pair with orange-almond cake, roast pork with apple or pecans.
Good to Know
How strong is it? 63%, even after 34 years.
Should I wait before drinking? Yes. It opens up with time in the glass.
Product Details
| Producer | Karuizawa (closed) |
| Country | Japan |
| Cask | Ex-bourbon cask |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Vintage | March 1980 |
| ABV | 63.0% |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Distillery
For years Karuizawa single malt was a small sideline. The first bottling came in 1976, and its 12-year-old sold mostly in Japan.