Karuizawa – 1984 Aika Geisha 29 Year Old (70cl, 53.90%)

Karuizawa – 1984 Aika Geisha 29 Year Old is a single malt whisky from Karuizawa (Japan). Aged 29 years, bottled at 53.90% ABV, 70cl. Matured in bourbon cask. This is one of a pair of single cask bottlings launched at the Whisky Show 2014, the other was a sherry cask expression. The pair featured a mirror-image label design which would go on to become a common feature of future Speciality Drinks and Elixir Distillers bottlings of Karuizawa. A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional releases of its whisky following its closure in 2000. The original distillery was dismantled in 2016, however a new one was built 7 miles away in the town of Karuizawa, commencing production in 2023. including batches sent using Loss & Breakage Assurance. Collection is advised.