KARUIZAWA - 12 years old - Vintage 2000 - Dragon Label - Paola Pares - 64.30%
\nFounded in 1955 by the Mercian company, Karuizawa is an iconic distillery located at the foot of Mount Asama, in the charming town of Miyota, in the heart of Japan. Renowned for its artisanal heritage, this small traditional distillery produced its exceptional Single Malt from the Golden Promise barley variety, imported exclusively from Scotland to ensure optimal quality. Mostly aged in Sherry casks, the production also included a rare selection of Bourbon casks. In 2000, Karuizawa ceased all production and permanently closed its doors in 2011. Today, thanks to the company Number One Drinks, which became the owner of the remaining casks, the soul of this legendary distillery is reborn through vintage bottlings, bearing witness to its unique history.
\nThis expression, carefully selected for Clos des Spiritueux, is among the very last distilled by Karuizawa in 2000. It is an exclusive Single Cask (#166) from a Sherry butt with a capacity of 480 to 520 liters. The Single Malt was bottled in 2013, offering an intense and complex tasting experience that will delight knowledgeable enthusiasts.
\nNon Peated