Karuizawa

Karuizawa Emerald Geisha 35 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #8518, 1983, Elixir Distillers, 59.1%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 72
Average Score
Avg 100
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Description

A 35-year-old Karuizawa single malt distilled in Japan, drawn from bourbon cask 8518 and bottled in 2018 by Elixir Distillers for The Whisky Exchange as part of The Emerald Geishas series.

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LatestSGD 22,658
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LowSGD 14,993
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 22,658.06
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Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Elixir Distillers
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
8518
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
265
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden presentation box
Series highlights
The Emerald Geishas series
Historical context
Distilled in 1983 at Karuizawa Distillery; bottled after the distillery's closure as a rare collector release.
Special release
Exclusive bottling for The Whisky Exchange
Allocation
United Kingdom
Nose
N.A
Palate
N.A
Finish
N.A
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