Karuizawa 1970 Vintage - Single Cask Malt Whisky
| Category | JAPANESE |
| Distillery | Karuizawa |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | Vintage - Single Cask Malt Whisky |
| Vintage | 1970 |
| Bottled Year | 2002 |
| Age | 42년 |
| Cask Type | Ex-Sherry Cask |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 64.5% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Karuizawa |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
짙은 마호가니색이 잔에 깊게 잠겨 있다. 일본 카루이자와 증류소가 1970년에 채운 옛 셰리 캐스크에서 42년의 시간을 견딘 뒤 2002년 빈티지 싱글 캐스크로 64.5도에 병입된 전설적인 보틀링이다. 향에는 짙은 무화과와 어두운 가죽, 묵은 시가 박스의 결이 깊게 머문다. 입에서는 다크초콜릿과 호두, 농축된 셰리의 단맛이 빽빽한 질감으로 흐른다. 여운에는 오래된 셰리 캐스크의 어두운 영혼이 길게 따라온다.
AITasting Notes
Colour
dark gold
air Nose
we’re once again meandering through the realm of great rums, somewhere between Jamaica and Guadeloupe, before a wave of Corinth raisins and what is clearly old Pedro Ximénez takes over, bringing its full parade of dried fruits: dates, figs, goji berries, golden sultanas... Then a hint of cedarwood, sandalwood, and a handful of Mozartkugeln, chocolate-coated marzipan balls that, indeed, seem to hum a little Mozart of their own. With water: fresh putty and even a dab of neoprene glue lend it a wonderfully down-to-earth, almost proletarian charm
restaurant Palate
still quite brutal, even after twelve or thirteen years in glass. The alcohol kicks, alongside kirsch and all manner of rustic fruit eau-de-vie. Water feels more like a recommendation than a suggestion. With water: everything relaxes and rounds out, the dried fruits reclaim their seats, and a soft spoonful of multifloral honey adds another layer of charm
timer Finish
fairly long, rounded, nearly sweet, honeyed and awash in raisins