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Karuizawa Artifices 009 by Warren Khong 33 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #136, 1981, Number One Drinks, 55.3%
Karuizawa

Karuizawa Artifices 009 by Warren Khong 33 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #136, 1981, Number One Drinks, 55.3%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 61
Average Score
Avg 92
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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 UK-based importer and distributor founded by David Croll and Marcin Miller. The company made a name. This Karuizawa was distilled in March 1981 and matured in a single sherry cask #136. It was bottled in July 2014. This release features the print #060: Artifices 009 by renowned artist, Warren Khong, as part of the Artifices Series.

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Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Number One Drinks
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
136
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
595
Has box
Yes
Closure
Wax cap
Presentation
Bottle with original box
Series highlights
Artifices Series, featuring artwork by Warren Khong
Historical context
Distilled at the now-closed Karuizawa distillery in 1981
Special release
UK Market
Allocation
UK Market
Nose
The nose presents strong notes of wood and camphor. Very fruity. Notes of currants, strawberries and raspberries emerge first, recalling the taste of wine. These are followed by notes of eucalyptus, precious woods (mahogany), cinnamon, a hint of ginger and pepper.
Palate
The palate is very round and slightly oily. Aromas of red and yellow fruits, including apricots, peaches, currants and strawberries, can be perceived. Camphor aromas are always present.
Finish
A very long finish.
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