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Karuizawa 1965 Wealth Solutions 50 Year Old #2372 / Haiku - One of 24 bottles

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This 50 year old was distilled in December 1965 and bottled in January 2016 after maturing in ex-Sherry cask #2372 (The same cask was bottled by La Maison du Whisky).

Haiku is a Japanese poem. Each bottle has it's own unique Haiku written by nineteenth century poetry master Masaoka Shiki, as well as representative imagery. Each poem represents a period of the solar year, the 24 stages of the annual cycle of life in nature of Japan..

Presented in an impressive black oak wood box, which has been coloured using an ancient Japanese technique called Shou Sugi Ban.

One of only 24 bottles.

Karuizawa 1964 Single Cask 48 Year Old #3603 / Wealth Solutions

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release was distilled on the 1st September 1964 and bottled on the 24th December 2012 after 48 years of ageing.

Produced from single sherry cask #3603, which yielded only 143 bottles. This bottle number 95.

This release was an exclusive bottling for Wealth Solutions of Poland.  The box is constructed from Polish black fossil oak.

This extremely rare 1964 single cask is arguably one of the most sought after Karuizawa whiskies ever released and is always highly contested.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1965 Single Sherry Cask #8852 / Streams of Time

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This spectacular release was bottled in 2017 after over 50 years of maturation. 

One of only 150 bottles. 

Karuizawa 50 Year Old Single Cask #6223 / Aqua of Life

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release 50 year old was bottled in 2018.

Produced from single cask #6223, which yielded only 248 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength, and presented in an impressive wooden display case. 

Karuizawa 37 Year Old Sherry Cask #4056 / Pearl Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This is the 2018 release of The Pearl Geishas which was exclusively produced for The Whisky Exchange.

Matured for 37 years in Sherry cask #4056.

Bottle number 52 of 72.

Karuizawa 1981-1983 Honor Sumo Collection / 3 x 70cl

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

Three bottles dedicated to the martial art of Sumo. Three single sherry butts from 1981 (#818), 1982 (#4971), and 1983 (#3408) with labels displaying Sumo-related prints by Ukiyo-e artist Hachisuka Kuniaki.

Bottled in 2013 at cask strength, all three bottles are numbered as 238. Only 320 of each vintage were produced.

This lot contains an attractive black gloss display, with matching artwork.

Please note that there will be a shipping charge for 3 bottles associated with this lot.

Karuizawa 1965 Single Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old #8636 

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

A brand new release from La Maison Du Whisky. A 1965 vintage Karuizawa matured in a bourbon cask. 

This is bottle number 112 of 199 bottles.

Karuizawa 1965 Single Bourbon Cask 50 Year Old #8636 

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

A brand new release from La Maison Du Whisky. A 1965 vintage Karuizawa matured in a bourbon cask. 

This is bottle number 49 of 199 bottles.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #158 / Sakura Cask - Only 45 Bottles

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2012.

Produced from single sherry cask #158, which yielded only 45 bottles. This is Bottle No.4

This release is special for its double-nomenclature, both derived from the Japanese Cherry Blossom: The tree's Japanese name \"Sakura\" is the name given to this bottling, with its Latin name \"Prunus Serrulata\" giving itself to the name of the German importer and retailer, Prineus.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 38 Year Old Sherry Cask #4348 / Pearl Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This is the fifth release in the Geisha series, and was available exclusively to clients of FINE+RARE. 

Matured for 38 years, this is one of 172 bottles filled from sherry cask #4348.

This is bottle number 164.

Karuizawa 1967 Single Cask #6426 / LMDW

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release was distilled in 1967 and bottled on 17th August 2009 with a vintage label produced exclusively for La Maison du Whisky, France.

Single cask #6426 was split between this release, and a bottling for The Whisky Exchange's 10th Anniversary. 

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 33 Year Old Sherry Cask #3579 / Golden Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

The 2 highly sought after Golden Geisha releases were available to purchase by winners of a raffle hosted by The Whisky Exchange.

Aged for 33 years in sherry cask #3579, this bottle is number 72 of 129.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa Five Decades 1960 - 2000

One of the most exciting new releases of the past year. This very exclusive bottling of Karuizawa was launched at department store Isetan in Shinjuku.

The whisky contains a vatting of casks from five decades of Karuizawa, from the 1960s right up until the distillery's closure in 2000, only leaving out a very low period of production during the 1950s.  The last part of the story, the whisky was then transferred into an ex-Karuizawa cask for a number of years before being bottled in 2015. 

This delightfully engraved decanter is presented in a well crafted wooden box with keys included.

The guys at Nonjatta have commented on this bottle as Karuizawa's 'Swan Song'.

Karuizawa 31 Year Old Single Sherry Cask #3667 / Golden Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This is one of two highly sought after 'Golden Geisha' releases, which were available to purchase by winners of a ballot hosted by The Whisky Exchange.

Aged for 31 years in sherry cask #3667, this bottle is number 27 of 225. 

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 31 Year Old Sherry Cask #3667 / Golden Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This is one of two highly sought after 'Golden Geisha' releases, which were available to purchase by winners of a ballot hosted by The Whisky Exchange.

Aged for 31 years in sherry cask #3667, this bottle is number 51 of 225. 

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Geisha Single Casks 4 x 70cl / #2339, #7721, #2332, #895

• Karuizawa 1999 Cask Strength Single Cask #895
  Distilled in 1999 in 2000 and bottled in 2016 after maturation is a sherry cask. 59.0%. One of 320 bottles.
• Karuizawa 2000 Cask Strength Single Cask #7721
  Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2016 after maturation is a sherry cask. 59.0%. One of 367 bottles.
• Karuizawa 1999 Cask Strength Single Cask #2332
  Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2015 after maturation is a sherry cask. 58.5%. One of 312 bottles.
• Karuizawa 2000 Cask Strength Single Cask #2339
  Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2015 after maturation is a sherry cask. 61.1%. One of 225 bottles.

This lot has a 4 bottle shipping fee.

Karuizawa 35 Year Old Single Sherry Cask #7417 / Water of Life

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release 35 year old was bottled in 2015.

Produced from single cask #7417, which yielded only 473 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Geisha Single Casks 4 x 70cl / #2339, #7721, #2332, #895

• Karuizawa 1999 Cask Strength Single Cask #895
  Distilled in 1999 in 2000 and bottled in 2016 after maturation is a sherry cask. 59.0%. One of 320 bottles.
• Karuizawa 2000 Cask Strength Single Cask #7721
  Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2016 after maturation is a sherry cask. 59.0%. One of 367 bottles.
• Karuizawa 1999 Cask Strength Single Cask #2332
  Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2015 after maturation is a sherry cask. 58.5%. One of 312 bottles.
• Karuizawa 2000 Cask Strength Single Cask #2339
  Distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2015 after maturation is a sherry cask. 61.1%. One of 225 bottles.

This lot has a 4 bottle shipping fee.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask 35 Year Old #6412 / Fazzino

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

An impressive 2017 bottling, distilled in 1981 and matured exclusively in sherry butt #6412.

The box and bottle bear artwork by renowned 3D artist Fazzino.

One of 505 bottles. 

Karuizawa 1999-2000 Single Casks 4 x 70cl / Miyaki Odori Geisha Label

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This is a series of four single casks, distilled in 1999 and 2000. They are named the Miyaki Odori Geisha labels, after a springtime dance performed by Geisha in Kyoto when its cherry blossom are in bloom.

• Sherry cak #897, distilled 1999 and bottled in 2017. 60.4%
• Sherry cask #899, distilled 1999 and bottled in 2017. 60.6%
• Sherry cask #2267, distilled 2000 and bottled in 2017. 60.4%
• Sherry cask #7834, distilled 2000 and bottled in 2018. 60.5%

This lot has a 4 bottle shipping fee.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #3656 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

This was distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2014.

Limited to only 260 bottles.

Karuizawa 30 Year Old Single Cask #3619 / Kinlonz Culture Exclusive

This is a single cask 30 year old Karuizawa bottled for Kinlonz Culture of Hong Kong. 

Matured in sherry cask #3619. 

One of 282 bottles. 

Karuizawa 1970 Single Cask #1985

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release was distilled in 1970 and bottled 3rd October 2011

Produced from single cask #1985

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #2084 / Founders' Cask

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled on 30th July 1981 and bottled in July 2012.

Produced from single cask #2084, which yielded only 347 bottles.

\"Specially selected by the directors of Number One Drinks Company for their personal enjoyment.\"

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #7857 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

Thds was Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2014.

Limited to only 508 bottles.

Karuizawa 1976 Noh Single Cask 32 Year Old #6719 / Kamiasobi - Haoromo Exclusive

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

Bottled at cask strength exclusively for Kamiasobi, a Japanese theater group set up to make Noh genre performances more accessible to a greater audience. This label illustrates the Haoromo Noh play, one of the most popular.

This limited release was distilled in 1976 and bottled in 2009.

Produced from single cask #6719, which yielded only 486 bottles.

Karuizawa 1983 Single Sherry Cask #8333 / One of 68 Bottles

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2013.

Produced from single sherry butt, cask #8333, which yielded only 68 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1977 Noh Single Cask 30 Year Old #7026 / Kamiasobi - Ama

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This series features different masks used in Noh, one of Japan's traditional performing arts.  This label features a scene taken from the Noh play, \"Ama\" (the Fisher girl).

This limited release was distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2008 after 30 years of maturation.

Produced from a single Sherry Butt, cask #7026, which yielded only 528 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength for Le Maison du Whisky.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #2100 / Geisha Label

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2012.

Produced from single cask #2100, which yielded only 409 bottles. 

Bottled at cask strength for Taiwan.

Karuizawa 1972 Single Cask #7038

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited bottling was distilled in 1972 and bottled on 4th October 2011.

Produced from single cask #7038 and bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #3620 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizawa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

This was distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015.

This expression is limited to only 280 bottles.

Karuizawa 1981 Noh Single Cask 31 Year Old #348 / Sweden & Norway

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This series features different masks used in Noh, one of Japan's traditional performing arts. This image features the mask of the Noh character, Rōjo, a dignified elderly woman.

This limited bottling was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2013.

Produced from single cask #348, which yielded only 207 bottles.

This was released as an exclusive to Sweden and Norway.

Bottled at cask strength.