Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #7608

Distilled in 2000 at the now-silent Karuizawa Distillery, nestled at the foot of Japan’s Mount Asama, this single cask whisky represents a unique piece of Japanese distilling history. Originally built to produce malt for blending, Karuizawa uniquely employed Golden Promise barley and matured its spirit exclusively in sherry casks, resulting in a remarkably robust and characterful profile. Bottled in 2018 from cask #7608, this expression offers a rich and complex taste, reflecting the distillery’s distinctive style before its closure. Limited to just 479 bottles, it’s a rare opportunity to experience a whisky from a distillery lost to time, yet celebrated for its exceptional quality.