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. This particular release is part of the 'Katsushika Geisha' series, known for its artistic labels featuring Japanese ukiyo-e art. It was distilled in 2000, matured in a single sherry cask, and bottled in 2017. Karuizawa distillery was known for exclusively using Golden Promise barley and maturing whisky in Spanish sherry casks, often resulting in floral and mature characteristics. The distillery's location near Mount Asama and its climate contributed to a unique maturation profile. The Geisha series itself was created to celebrate the skill, beauty, and tradition of geisha and the legacy of the Karuizawa distillery.