Karuizawa 45 Year Old Cask #2725
Lot number: 066-0416
Winning bid: £7,800
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.
Released exclusively for the Taiwanese market, this was the second oldest release of Karuizawa ever, and rumoured to be the only 1967 cask left. After quietly waiting in casks for 45 years, this exquisite and rare whisky was bottled in 2012.
As expected, this bottle was an immediate sell out. This is a truly exceptional whisky from Karuizawa.
Distilled: 1967
Bottled: 2012
Age: 45 years old
Cask Type: Sherry Butt
Cask Number: 2725
59.6% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 184 / 310
Please note slight damage to box, scratch to base of bottle plinth, and minor corrosion to clasp.
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