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Karuizawa Noh Whisky 31 Year Old, Sherry Butt Cask, Cask #505, 1981, Number One Drinks Company, 56%
Karuizawa

Karuizawa Noh Whisky 31 Year Old, Sherry Butt Cask, Cask #505, 1981, Number One Drinks Company, 56%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 61
Average Score
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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 ...

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Cask type
Sherry Butt
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Number One Drinks Company
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
505
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise barley from Scotland
Fermentation
Long fermentations
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
505
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Noh Whisky series
Historical context
Distillery closed in 2000/2001 and was dismantled in 2016, making this a highly sought-after 'lost distillery' whisky.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Karuizawa whiskies are known for their floral scent, often with notes of dried fruits, leather, and walnut from sherry casks.
Palate
Described as big, bold, peaty, and fruity, with complex flavors. The 1980s are considered the distillery's peak, offering shapeshifting complexity.
Finish
Long and complex, reflecting the deep and rich character.
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