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Karuizawa 1975

Japanese Single Malt Chubu
Age
35 years
ABV
67%
Filtration
Non-chill-filtered
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Rich tawny-gold with deep copper tones, viscous and glossy.
Nose
Elegantly aged with notes of dried apricot, aged wood, and subtle smoke. Vanilla, honeycomb, and a whisper of woodsmoke create aromatic harmony.
Palate
Smooth and well-integrated despite the high proof. Layers of honey, vanilla, toasted oak, and gentle smoke combine with spice notes. Balanced sweetness and dryness.
Finish
Lengthy finish with honeyed warmth, vanilla oak, and a fading smoldering character that evolves gracefully.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels

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