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Karuizawa 1981 Vintage Cask #152

Karuizawa 1981 Vintage Cask #152
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Lot number: 064-4257

This lot failed to meet its reserve.

Founded in 1955 with a keen eye on producing high quality whisky, Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and since then has achieved the kind of mythical stature reserved for only a select few distilleries. During production they solely used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland - the Golden Promise was considered vital for long maturation. Direct fired stills, Sherry casks sourced from Spain and an on site cooperage all contributed to the high quality of their whisky. In 2011 Number One Drinks bought the remaining stock and they have been instrumental in the phoenix- like resurrection of a distillery that rarely released any bottles during its life time.

Another fabulous vintage cask from Karuizawa, this time from 1981.

Distilled: May 1981

Bottled: April 2014

Cask Type: Sherry Cask

Cask Number: 152

54.5% ABV / 70cl

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