Karuizawa 1990 19 Year Old Sherry Butt Whisky Live Japan

Karuizawa 1983 28 Year Old Noh Cask #7576

I actually had the second half of my sample bottle last night after all the Hanyu. The first half was very good, though a bit unexpected with lots of ginger and chili. I realized that my palate was just 'off' that night, so I decided to try again. This expression came out earlier in the year and sold out very, very quickly (minutes for a few...

Score 95/100

Karuizawa 1984/2012 Koi (The Whisky Exchange) cask 4021

From tasting notes back in March: Nose: Some cedar, but high on game meats, dried fruit nibs. Jam! Strawberries, coffee, and something slightly bitter that's 'off,' but delicious. Also some orange marmalade along with a mix of coffee and dark chocolate tones. (with water) bourbon honey, if you know what I mean, and caramel. wood, coconut, and a...

Score 92/100

Karuizawa 1970/2012 ex-sherry cask #6177

from purchased sample Nose: Cherries, strawberries, with a touch of rhubarb, stewed brown and purple fruit in maple syrupy goodness. Orange. Vanilla-y wood. Eye-rollingly good here. Kudos to me for trying this! Apple, honey, and just plain rich stuff. It's the bee's knees. (with water) More refined and graceful, but less complex and deep. A bit...

Score 92/100

Karuizawa 1981 31 Y.O. 'Noh' cask 155 (bot. 2013)

sample from a friend Nose: Ah yes, this is the stuff. Rich, typical Karuizawa. Plums, dates, dense millionare bread, cherries (bitter and sour), and varnished leather belt. Molasses and pressed orange zest, figs marinading in aged cognac. Some ginger. The sherry here is just a light touch of smoke and cocoa. Turkish coffee grounds leftover....

Score 92/100