Karuizawa

Karuizawa 1984 29 Year Old, Oloroso Sherry Cask, Cask #231, 1984, Whisky Agency, 61%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 52
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional releases of its whisky following its closure in 2000. The original distillery was dismantled in 2016, however a new one was built 7 miles away in the town of Karuizawa, commencing production in 2023. A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional re ...

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Cask type
Oloroso Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Whisky Agency
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Spanish Oak
Cask no.
231
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise barley from Scotland
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork
Presentation
Original carton
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
Karuizawa distillery closed in 2000 and was demolished in 2016.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich, complex, delicate and balanced sherry notes. Dried and exotic fruits (apricots, plums, raisins, dates), cinnamon, cardamom, white pepper, polished oak, incense, subtle notes of leather and cocoa.
Palate
Powerful yet refined. Delicate and rich sherry notes, spicy (fresh ginger, pepper, cinnamon), oily, dark dried fruits, black cherry, fig, dark chocolate, espresso, clove, rich oak tannins.
Finish
Extraordinarily long and profound. Fruity (raisins, apricots, dates), exotic, delicate spices, soft caramel, hint of oakiness, slightly dry, lingering impressions of spice, dark fruit and elegant wood.
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