Karuizawa

Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 18 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #7608, 2018, 62%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 46
Average Score
N.A
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Description

This Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #7608 is a Japanese single malt whisky distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2018 at a cask strength of 62% ABV. Matured in a single sherry cask, it is part of the 'Flower & Bird' series, featuring Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's 'Bush Warbler & Roses' on its label. Only 479 bottles of this rare whisky were released. The Karuizawa distillery, established in 1955, was mothballed in 2000, making its remaining stocks highly sought after.

Change+6.9%
LatestSGD 3,151
HighSGD 3,151
LowSGD 2,949
SGD 3,176SGD 3,092SGD 3,008SGD 2,925Price (SGD)Observed dateFeb 23May 10Sep 13Feb 23 - SGD 2,949 - Unicorn Auctions - Feb 23, 2026May 10 - SGD 2,977 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 3,151 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026

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Region
Karuizawa
Age
18 Years
Vintage
2000
Bottled
2018
ABV
62%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Karuizawa
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
7608
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
479
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with black cap
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Flower & Bird Series, featuring 'Bush Warbler & Roses' by Katsushika Hokusai
Historical context
Distilled in 2000, the same year the Karuizawa distillery was mothballed.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
A delicate aroma.
Palate
Extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.
Finish
Lingering.
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