Karuizawa Distillery (Closed)

Karuizawa started as a small distillery, situated in the foothills of Mount Asama (an active volcano which last erupted in 2004) in Japan. The founder, Suzuki Chuji, was the second son of the Ajinomoto Brand, and had been brewing sake before distilling whisky in 1939. In 1949, the name of the company was changed to Miraku Breweries Corp and in 1955, Karuizawa distillery was built near Mount Asama, and whisky production began.

The distillery was acquired as a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings in mid 2000s (around the time when distillery stopped production) and was eventually closed and taken apart in 2011 with all the remaining stock being sold. As a silent distillery and with some excellent maturing product, Karuizawa Whisky has become somewhat of a collectors item.

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Karuizawa Asama Paper Label Vintage 1999-2000 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Karuizawa Asama Paper Label Vintage 1999-2000, Bottled in 2012, this whisky includes the final vintages of Karuizawa in 1999-2000. Matured in European oak sherry casks.

Karuizawa Asama Paper Label Vintage 1999-2000 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa Asama Paper Label Vintage 1999-2000 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: Vintage 1999-2000

ABV: 46%

Cask: European Oak Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Bottled in 2012, this whisky includes the final vintages of Karuizawa in 1999-2000. Matured in European oak sherry casks.

Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 Bullfinch and Weeping Cherry

Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 Bullfinch and Weeping Cherry #7377 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 Bullfinch and Weeping Cherry #7377 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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34494661394571

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 2000-2018

ABV: 61.6%

Cask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

This Karuizawa Single Sherry Cask #7377 was distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2018 as a part of the Flower & Bird Series. One of 498 bottles.

Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 Hydrangea and Swallow#7550 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 Hydrangea and Swallow#7550 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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34494661951627

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 2000-2018

ABV: 62.2%

Caask: Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

This bottling is a part of the Flower and Bird series of Karuizawa release which was distilled in 2000 and matured in single sherry cask #7550 for 18 years before being bottled in 2018. Only 514 bottles were released.

This rare whisky from closed distillery Karuizawa has been matured in a sherry cask for 18 years.

Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 #7608 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa Flower & Bird Series 2000 #7608 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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34494664441995

Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 2000-2018

ABV: 62%

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

The last edition of The Flower and Bird series from Karuizawa was distilled in 2000 and matured in a single sherry cask#7608 for 18 years before being bottled in 2018. Only 479 bottles were released.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 GEISHA Series for LMDW Cellar Book Collection Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Matured in Sherry Cask and bottled at cask strength. 324 bottles released worldwide. Please note that the bottle number is for reference only.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 GEISHA for LMDW Cellar Book Collection Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa 1999/2000 GEISHA for LMDW Cellar Book Collection Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 1999/2000 - 2017

ABV: 61.4%

Cask: Re-fill Sherry Casks

Size: 700 ml

Reportedly matured in Re-fill Sherry Casks and bottled at cask strength. Only 324 bottles were released worldwide.

An original distilery bottling of this single cask from the Karuizawa distillery, this was bottled in 2007 before the distillery was finally taken apart in 2011. Indeed a rare and vintage Distillery bottling of Karuizawa Single Malt which has become increasingly difficult to find. Cask

Karuizawa 1986 Single Cask #7312, 20 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Karuizawa 1986 Single Cask #7312, 20 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 20 Years

ABV: 58.1% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Sherry

Size: 700 ml

An original distilery bottling of this single cask from the Karuizawa distillery, this was bottled in 2007 before the distillery was finally taken apart in 2011. Indeed a rare and vintage Distillery bottling of Karuizawa Single Malt which has become increasingly difficult to find. Cask #7312. Bottled on 11/06/2007 at a natural cask strength of 58.1% ABV.

A rare and vintage Karuizawa single malt Japanese whisky bottled for Cask by Cask. Distilled in 29th November 1984, matured in Spanish oak olorosso sherry butt

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #7802 29 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #7802 29 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: Nov. 1984 - October 2014

ABV: 56.7%

Cask: Oloroso Sherry/Spanish Oak

Size: 700 ml

A rare and vintage Karuizawa single malt Japanese whisky bottled for "Cask by Cask" for the Norweigan and Swedish markets.. Distilled in 29th November 1984, matured in Spanish Oak (olorosso sherry) butt #7802 and bottled in 13th October 2014. Selected by Richard Keller, Marius Vestnes and Martin T. Smith of CASK BY CASK. Only 577 bottles were released in 2014.

A very highly rated whisky across reviews including 5 stars on WhiskyFun (91 Points) and a Rating of 91+ on Whiskybase across 80+ reviews. A very rare whisky indeed.

Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Single Cask 3139 Whisky, Cask

Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Single Cask #3139 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Single Cask #3139 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 30 Years

ABV: 55.4%

Cask: Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

Cask #3139. Limited to 494 Bottles. Part of the Samurai Label releases

Karuizawa 1990 Vintage "Geisha Label" Single Cask #679 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Karuizawa 1990 Vintage "Geisha Label" Single Cask #679 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 1990 - 2012

ABV: 56.1%

Cask: First Fill Sherry Butt

Size: 700 ml

This 1990 vintage Single Cask Whisky from the Karuizawa distillery (now-closed) was matured in a first fill sherry butt #679 and bottled at 56.1% ABV in 2012. Exclusively bottled by the The Whisky Exchange, only 433 bottles were released.

Rated 91+ over 69 votes on Whiskybase. Please note the handwritten markings on the carton box. Sold in "As Is" Condition.

Distilled in 1984, this was bottled from a first fill sherry cask

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #3663 29 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #3663 29 Years Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 1984 - 2013

ABV: 56.8%

Cask: First Fill Sherry

Size: 700 ml

Distilled in 1984, this was bottled from a first fill sherry cask #3663 in 2013. Only 354 bottles were released. It was specially selected by Number One Drinks for Speciality Drinks (which operates Whisky Exchange). Nose: Spices such as cloves balanced by some savoury notes, some oriental sandalwood, cedar/polished oak and some earthy tones and dark leather. Palate: Rich and thick with plum syrup, raisins and cloves, black cherries, coffee beans, ginger, toffee and dark cocoa bars. Some tobacco, liquorice and wood spices, some aniseed and nutmeg. Finish: Savoury, earthy and long. Hint of pepper and spices with plenty of sweet oak and coffee. A delicious whisky which is extremely rare to find.

Rated 91+ on Whiskybase over 61 reviews. Rated 5 Stars (93 Points) by Whiskyfun.

Karuizawa 1985 Artifice 30 Years Old Cask #2364 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Karuizawa 1985 Artifice 30 Years Old Cask #2364 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 30 Years Old

ABV: 55.2%

Cask: Ex-Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

Since closing in 2011, Karuizawa (once, the smallest whisky distillery in Japan), has gained significant interest over the last few years. This 30 year old Karuizawa was distilled in August 1985 and bottled in August 2015 after being matured in an ex-sherry cask #2364. Selected by French spirit specialists La Maison du Whisky, this bottling is one of the "Artifices Series", which feature labels designed by different artists. The label for this bottling was designed by Warren Khong from Singapore.

315 bottles were released. Rated at an impressive 93 points (5 Stars) on Whisky Fun and 91+ over 27 votes on Whiskybase.

Region: Japan Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed) Age: 33 Years (March 1981 - April 2014) ABV: 54.5% (Natural Cask Strength) Size: 700 ml A rare and vintage Karuizawa single malt Japanese whisky, distilled in 1981, matured in Ex-Sherry Cask

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #152 33 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #152 33 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 33 Years (March 1981 - April 2014)

ABV: 54.5% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Ex-sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

A rare and vintage Karuizawa single malt Japanese whisky, distilled in 1981, matured in Ex-Sherry Cask #152 and bottled in 2014 for La Maison Du Whisky (LMDW). Only 566 bottles were released.

Rated 91+ on WhiskyBase across 65 votes. 5 Stars on Whisky Fun (92 Points).

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #136 (Warren Khong) 33 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #136 (Warren Khong) 33 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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Region: Japan

Distillery: Karuizawa (Closed)

Age: 33 Years (March 1981 - July 2014)

ABV: 55.3% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Ex-Sherry Cask

Size: 700 ml

Selected by LMDW as a part of the Artifices Serie and with a label designed by Singaporean artist Warren Khong, this Karuizawa Whisky was distilled in March 1981, matured in Ex-Sherry Cask#136 and bottled in July 2014. 595 Bottles were released.

Rated 91+ on WhiskyBase across 109 votes. 5 Stars on Whisky Fun (93 Points).