Karuizawa 1983 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Karuizawa 1983

Karuizawa

Karuizawa · Japan

3.7
★★★½

6 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
28 years
ABV
57.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Karuizawa
Distillation Year
1983
Bottling Year
2012
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Lowest Price:€18,223.75(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, settled in for a dram. 🥃 Nose hits you with oaky tones an' a touch o' citrus zest. Pretty invigoratin'. Swirl it round, then take a small sip. Rich flavour profile, hints o' toffee an' dark chocolate. 🍫 Doesn't bite too hard, goes down smoothly. Finish lingers with a bit o' pepper warmth. Not bad at all, probablt better than expected. Grabbed this off a shelf near home. Will recommend to friends. Cheers! 👋🍻

2#2

Right, this whisky – the nose is brilliant, like ripe apples and a hint of oak. 👃 Tastes smooth, with sweet caramel and a wee bit of spice. 🍯 Finish is long and warming, really comforting on a chilly night. 🔥 Proper lovely drop, that! 😊

3#3

🥃 Kinda sweet and kinda smoky... vanilla and oak char hit first 🤤 Then a bit of cinnamon spice creeps in, like firewood with honey drizzled on. Oh and dark fruit? Maybe cherries or plums, really rich. The peat’s there but not too heavy, earthy kinda vibe. Finish is long, woody and a bit spicy. Leaves a warm, creamy feel with hints of apple and maybe some milk chocolte? 😋 Really nice balance, just... smooth and fireside-worthy. Would pour another if I wasn’t already... well. 😉

4#4

Yeah, this one's got a really nice smokiness to it, almost like a campfire on a chilly night. 🥃 Hints of fruit and a bit of spice too, quite lovely realy. Warms you right up! Cheers, mate. 😋

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