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Brands and Distilleries : Karuizawa

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Whisky Magazine Issue 111

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Karuizawa

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

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

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

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

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

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 1984 CASK #4021
- Japan - 64.50%
7 Interesting aromatic profile but the alcohol strength makes it too harsh. Water does not soothe it, and that makes it difficult to really appreciate for me.

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

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

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

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
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.

Karuizawa Noh Series 1995 13 Years Old Cask 5004
Single Malt - Japan - 63.00%
7 Rare steak anyone?

Karuizawa Spirit of Asama
- Japan - 48.00%
8 A strong character with complexity and good structure. Oak is very present but in an elegant way.

The Whisky Exchange Spirit of Asama
Single Malt - Japan - 55.00%
7 Unfortunately, very one-dimensional.

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Karuizawa 1967 42 Year Old Cask #6426 Twe 10th Anniversary Whisky
The Whisky Exchange
£1,500.00
Karuizawa 1973 Sherry Cask
The Whisky Exchange
£350.00
Karuizawa 1977 31 Year Old Wait La Mazurka Whisky
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£250.00
Karuizawa 1982 First Fill Bourbon Cask #8497 Whisky
The Whisky Exchange
£179.00
Karuizawa 1982 Noh Cask #8529 Bourbon Cask Whisky
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£220.00
Karuizawa 1984 First Fill Sherry Cask #4021 Whisky
The Whisky Exchange
£199.00
Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #4021
The Whisky Barrel
£499.99
Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #8497
The Whisky Barrel
£499.99
Karuizawa 1990 19 Year Old Sherry Butt Whisky Live Japan Whisky
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£199.00
Karuizawa 1990 Cask #679
The Whisky Barrel
£499.99
Karuizawa 28 Year Old 1984
The Whisky Barrel
£499.99
Karuizawa 48 Year Old 1964 Cask 3603
Master of Malt
£9,999.95
Karuizawa Spirit Of Asama 48%
The Whisky Exchange
£55.45
Karuizawa Spirit Of Asama 55%
The Whisky Exchange
£62.50
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