Karuizawa 1981 35YO Shibari Nawashi “Red”Karuizawa 1981 35YO Shibari Nawashi Red. This whisky comes from a legendary, closed, Japanese distillery. Karuizawa used to produce whisky on a small scale and was rather focused on the domestic market. This continued from its establishment in 1955 until 2000 when the production was ceased. Although whisky is no longer produced, there have still been some casks left, however every year the number decreases. Unfortunately for the distillery, it gained

The second bottle from this cask #6426 differs

There’s nothing quite like it

making it a dream bottle for rum connoisseurs

Its exquisite packaging complements the exceptional quality of the whisky

1% is one of seven bottles from Rosebank 21 Year Old Speciality Drinks

This comes from an exceptionally renowned but now-defunct Japanese distillery that has crafted numerous globally acclaimed malt whiskies

With its crimson liquid and an image of a golden dragon flaunting traditional Japanese patterns instead of scales

and mineral nuances

and a subtle touch of leather

This 1990 release showcases their expertise

Distillery: Yamazaki

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