Karuizawa

Karuizawa The Last Masterpieces, Sherry Butt Cask, 4th Batch, 48.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
N.A
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Description

A legendary Japanese single malt whisky from Karuizawa, part of 'The Last Masterpieces in Eight Colours' series. This 4th Batch, distilled from 1999-2000 vintages, was matured in Sherry Butt casks and bottled at 48.5% ABV without chill filtration. The series is significant as it represents the final vintages from the original Karuizawa distillery, which was mothballed in 2000/2001. The label features calligraphy by renowned Japanese calligrapher Souun Takeda. This limited bottling was exclusively released for the Taiwanese market.

Change-15.1%
LatestSGD 1,838
HighSGD 2,398
LowSGD 1,625
SGD 2,490SGD 2,171SGD 1,852SGD 1,532Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Nov 3Jun 8Aug 10Aug 4 - SGD 2,164 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 2,398 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 1,748 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 1,970 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 1,727 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 1,642 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 1,693 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 1,731 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 1,625 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 1,886 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 1,838 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

Recently Sold

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 1,838.08
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 1,885.80
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 1,625.00

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 10,585.90
Cask type
Sherry Butt
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
4th Batch
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise barley
Fermentation
Long fermentation
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
Osami Uchibori
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with capsule
Presentation
Bottle in a box
Series highlights
The Last Masterpieces in Eight Colours
Historical context
The original Karuizawa distillery was mothballed in 2000/2001, and this series uses the last vintages from 1999-2000, marking the end of production from the original distillery.
Special release
Taiwanese market exclusive
Allocation
Taiwan
Nose
N.A
Palate
N.A
Finish
N.A
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