Karuizawa 1978 Vintage - Single Cask Malt Whisky
| Category | JAPANESE |
| Distillery | Karuizawa |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | Vintage - Single Cask Malt Whisky |
| Vintage | 1978 |
| Bottled Year | 2009 |
| Age | 35년 |
| Cask Type | Sherry Butt |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 63.0% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Karuizawa |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
잔에 깊은 적갈색이 두꺼운 질감으로 흐른다. 카루이자와 1978년 35년 셰리 버트는 클로즈된 일본 전설 증류소의 마지막 빈티지에 속하는 보틀링이다. 향에는 말린 무화과와 다크초콜릿, 가죽과 옅은 황 노트가 깊게 머문다. 입에서는 63도의 강한 알코올이 묵직하게 입을 채우며 흑설탕과 발사믹, 견과의 고소함이 또렷이 드러난다. 여운은 진한 토피와 옛 향수의 잔향이 길게 이어진다.
AITasting Notes
Colour
amber
air Nose
even more acetic and solventy than the 1980 at first sniffs, this is almost a blend of nail polish remover and balsamic vinegar when unreduced. Let’s give it time… zzz… Well, nothing beats time with anything related to whisky, even a few minutes in the glass. Gone the solventy notes, hello fudge, marmalade, butterscotch, rancio (touches) and not-too-sweet raisins. Pretty often, these old ex-bourbon Karuizawas do display sherried notes, which is funny. With water: cough syrup, just like in the 1979, but this time the whole got even more medicinal. Some kind of secret concoction that would cure just anything! The croissants are back as well
restaurant Palate
as creamy as honey, rather spicy, marmalady and rather tannic. Ginger, cinnamon mints, cumin, strong tea…But once again, the citrusy side saves it. Even better, that comes with perfect earthy tones. With water: almost the same whisky as the 1979, with just a few more medicinal and kind of spiky touches. Peppermint?
timer Finish
long, citrusy, earthy and spicy