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Karuizawa Spirit of Asama

(70cl, 48%)
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama

Karuizawa Spirit of Asama details

Country
(Japanese Whisky)
Distillery
(Karuizawa)
Bottler
(Karuizawa)

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Insider knowledge: Karuizawa Spirit of Asama whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Japan. If distilled in America the spelling would be Karuizawa Spirit of Asama whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
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Karuizawa Spirit of Asama Bottling Note

Ths Spirit of Asama is an incredible, legendary whisky from Japan's Karuizawa distillery. It is a vatting of 77 different sherry casks which were laid down in 1999 and 2000. The sherry character in the finished dram is just astounding, as is the almost rancio-like flavour on the palate. Just brilliant.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose: Almond and hazelnut, hints of pine resin and Christmas cake. A touch of morello cherry, boiled sweets and dessert wine, hints of spice, truffle and pine needles.

Palate: Incredibly rich palate entry with notes of sultanas and dark chocolate. Calves leather, soft smoke and overripe grape. Clove oil and nutmeg come late palate, as does the vaguest hints of rancio/truffles.

Finish: Forest floor, sweet sherry and gentle wood smoke. Leathery.

User Reviews of the Karuizawa Spirit of Asama

Just great

I am currently tasting this spirit and I felt compeled to leave feedback (don't worry I only had a few sips). I am not a whisky connoisseur but I have tasted a few good whiskys in the past including a Juras, a Bowmore and most recently a Nikka Taketsuru 17 years, and I can only vouch for Spirit of Asama (48%). The various tasting notes detailed on this page, sherry, leather, almond, are easily recognisable even to a whisky newby like me. The color is fabulous too, it feels like you are holding gold in your glass, a great feeling. Lastly, I have often experienced burning stomach after tasting a whisky, including with those mentioned above but not with this one, which is a relief. Highly recommended

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