Karuizawa

Karuizawa Hanshin Tigers Baseball Team Whisky Head '6 Kanemoto', Mixed Cask, 2003, 37%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 20
Average Score
N.A
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Description

This is a limited edition blended whisky bottled by Mercian, containing malt from the Karuizawa distillery and grain from Kawazaki. It was specially released in 2003 to celebrate the Hanshin Tigers baseball team winning the Central League. This particular bottle is part of a series of 12, each featuring a different player, and depicts player #6, Kanemoto, with a bobble-head design.

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 521.39
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Nov 18, 2025SGD 55.10
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Nov 18, 2025SGD 55.10
Region
Honshu
Age
N.A
Vintage
2003
Bottled
2003
ABV
37%
Volume
36cl
Distillery
Karuizawa
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Mixed Casks
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
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
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle shaped like a baseball player's head (bobble head), with a box.
Series highlights
Hanshin Tigers Baseball Team Whisky Head series, commemorating the 2003 Central League victory. It is a collection of 12 different bottles, each representing a player.
Historical context
Hanshin Tigers winning the Central League in 2003.
Special release
Specially bottled for the Hanshin Tigers baseball team; Limited Edition.
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Subtle aromas of dried fruits and gentle oak, complemented by a hint of vanilla sweetness.
Palate
A smooth and mellow profile featuring notes of caramel, soft spices, and a touch of citrus zest.
Finish
A delicate and lingering finish with nuances of toasted nuts and light smoke.
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