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Karuizawa 1976 Noh 32 Year Old Sherry Butt #6719

Neat- Nose: The extreme sherry fruit bomb (still noble) from the bottle being opened subsided and turned to a more refined concoction in the glass. The fruit's all there, and possibly some cherry and orange liqueur, of all things. Brown sugar. A hint of saltiness, not brine, though maybe somewhere between ham and soy sauce. Strongly reminds me of...

Score 98/100

Karuizawa 28 yo 1984/2012 Sherry Butt #3692

More Karuizawa! Tough times for ol' numen, eh? 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,...

Score 92/100

Karuizawa 1992/2007 Whisky Mag - Editor's Choice, Cask 3434

from purchased sample: Nose: Leather, shoe polish, fudge, and a slightly oxidized note. Some chocolate and malt. Hints of banana nut bread, walnuts, and mushrooms. It's another very good showing, even if not exceptional. Maybe even some apples and pears come up in the rear. Palate: Thick and rather oak-forward. Initially sweet, followed by an...

Score 83/100

Karuizawa 1981 30 Year Old, cask #7924

Karuizawa distillery was established in 1955 by the Mercian Wine Company. Mercian owned a former vineyard and decided to convert this into a small traditional distillery. Apparently the location at Karuizawa was chosen due to offering the closest climatic conditions to the Highlands of Scotland, even though the summers are much hotter and the...

Score 83/100