Karuizawa 1981 Vintage Cask #6256 2011 Release
Bottle performance
Graphs are for information purposes only. We accept no responsibility for errors or omissions and customers are encouraged to carry out their own due diligence.
Lot number: 072-2781
Winning bid: £1,700
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 it solely used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland - the barley 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 its whisky.
In 2011 Number One Drinks bought the remaining stock and it has been instrumental in the phoenix- like resurrection of a distillery that rarely released any bottles during its life time
Bottled at cask strength, this 1981 release has been matured in a first fill sherry cask and has been reported to be an "exceptional cask".
Distilled: 1981
Bottled: 2011
Cask Type: Sherry Butt
Cask Number: 6256
57.5% ABV / 70cl
Please note condition of carton.
Please examine the images of the bottle, packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.