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Karuizawa

Karuizawa 12 Years Old

Karuizawa 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00% 6 I found myself writing some of the same descriptors as I did 15 or 20 years ago. That says something for the consistency of this product.

Karuizawa 12 Years Old

Karuizawa 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00% 7 Reveals more balance on the palate than expected. Certainly on the wood side but in a rich and complex way.

Karuizawa 15 Years Old

Karuizawa 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00% 7 I would have enjoyed the whisky more if I had stuck to nosing.

Karuizawa 17 Years Old

Karuizawa 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00% 7 Pleasant as a ‘dessert whisky', but lacks complexity.

Karuizawa 17 Years Old

Karuizawa 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00% 7 A superb balance and richness. Luscious bouquet, satisfying and flavoursome.

Karuizawa 17 Years Old

Karuizawa 17 Years Old
Single Malt - Japan - 40.00% 6 A marine character but more whispering than speaking up.

Karuizawa 1971 Cask No 6878
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

Karuizawa 1971 Cask No 6878
- Japan - 64.10% 8 Should only be consumed in small amounts by consenting adults. Highest recommendation

Karuizawa 1974

Karuizawa 1974
Single Malt - Japan - 65.00% 6 Can't see the point in offering such an unbalanced oaky profile. It is whisky we want to enjoy, not a wood infusion.

Karuizawa 1986 Cask No 7387

Karuizawa 1986 Cask No 7387
- Japan - 60.70% 7 Unreconstructed macho whisky

Karuizawa 1988
Whisky Magazine Recommended - Winner

Karuizawa 1988
Single Malt - Japan - 59.30% 8 Sherry masks the distillery character. Fine if you are a big fan. That sickening sweetness with water added is questionable.

Karuizawa 1988 Cask 3397

Karuizawa 1988 Cask 3397
Single Malt - Japan - 59.80% 7 The nose does not say it all. The old man is still sprightly.

Karuizawa 1992 Cask 5978

Karuizawa 1992 Cask 5978
Single Malt - Japan - 62.80% 7 A sharp character which needs a good dash of water. Quite refreshing.

Karuizawa 1993

Karuizawa 1993
Single Malt - Japan - 60.10% 7 A herbal tea for those who like it hot and pungent. Lovely nose. Good balance. Definitely needs water to tame the strength.

Karuizawa Master's Blend, 10 Years Old

Karuizawa Master's Blend, 10 Years Old
Blended - Japan - 40.00% 7 For once, a whisky that delivers more on the palate than on the nose. It could make a pleasant summer dram.

Called to the bar
Whisky Magazine's barfly Kate Portman heads to the bright lights of the big city to investigate some great drinking spots.
November 2008, Issue 76, page 58

Carving out a niche (Karuizawa)
Karuizawa is one of Japan's smaller and lesser known distilleries.But as Dave Broom found out, it's producing some fine and unusual whisky
October 2005, Issue 51, page 32

In search of the world's best whiskies
This is the third time we have held the Best of the Best. But as Dominic Roskrow reports, this is the biggest and most ambitious attempt yet to find the world's best whiskies
March 2005, Issue 46, page 18

In the shadow of Mount Fuji (Gotemba)
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July 2006, Issue 57, page 32

In the wrong car park?
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March 2005, Issue 46, page 14

Land of the rising sun
Dave Broom gives us his tips on places to go when in Japan.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 40

Nearing perfection
Dave Broom takes us on a trip through his Japan to discover inner peace and fabulous whisky.
October 2008, Issue 75, page 50

Out of the ordinary
Dave Broom gives us his guide to staying ,eating,drinking and visiting in Japan
October 2006, Issue 59, page 34

The Art of Science
Dave Broom examines how Japan's distillers are taking their country's whiskies into the world.
January 1970, Issue 84, page 14

The knowledge
Misako Udo is the ultimate whisky enthusiast and her book The Scottish Whisky Distilleries is the most intensely researched book ever published.
July 2009, Issue 81, page 33

The new rising son (Chichibu)
Dave Broom takes a trip to Japan's latest distillery.
October 2008, Issue 75, page 42

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2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Whisky Live, first held in Tokyo and London 10 years ago. Whisky Live London 2010 will headline a number of new elements, including the first ever Whisky Antiques Ro...
January 2010, Issue 85, page 7