Tasting Notes

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Karuizawa 1981 Cask #6207

Country: Japan

Region:

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Number One Drinks Co.

ABV: 58.3%

Score: 89 Points

This single cask Karuizawa has a warm nose with notes of figs, plums, raisins, and great sherry notes, along with hints of caramel candy and coconut. The taste can be described as a spice bomb, with a blast of chili powder and cinnamon that fades quickly to a lingering warmth with notes of dried fruits and orange peel that come out in the afterglow and stay through the long and subtle finish. (January, 2013)