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Karuizawa · Single malt

Karuizawa 1999 vintage — single cask — single malt

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Single malt Japanese whisky · Japan · 61.4% ABV · 700 ml

$23,999.99 USD

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About this bottle

Karuizawa 1999 vintage — single cask — single malt is a single malt Japanese whisky from Japan. It is bottled at 61.4% ABV, in a 700 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Extremely nutty, walnuts, hazel nuts, peanuts, coconut, all kinds of nuts, chocolate, cocoa powder, sherry notes; on the palate: Punchy, creamy, subtle sweetness, little fruity, apricots, apples, nutty, sherry wood, spices, little herbal; finish: Long, warm, zesty, little fruity, more on old furniture.

Described by the producer as a limited or special release. Quantities are not guaranteed.

Tasting notes

Nose
Extremely nutty, walnuts, hazel nuts, peanuts, coconut, all kinds of nuts, chocolate, cocoa powder, sherry notes
Palate
Punchy, creamy, subtle sweetness, little fruity, apricots, apples, nutty, sherry wood, spices, little herbal
Finish
Long, warm, zesty, little fruity, more on old furniture

Product facts

Producer / brandKaruizawa (derived from the product title)
StyleSingle malt Japanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky › Single malt
CountryJapan
Alcohol61.4% ABV (122.8 proof)
Bottle size700 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsLimited releasesCask strength & high proofSingle malts$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-7599021883530
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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