Karuizawa 1984
Karuizawa 1984 is a Japanese whisky made by Karuizawa Distillery. ABV: 57.6%. Our expert rating is 9/10.
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Nose
Dark, brooding, almost gothic. Crushed walnut, antique furniture polish, fig paste and a curl of pipe tobacco. Beneath, dried cherries soaked in old Oloroso and a wisp of incense.
Palate
Enormous and oily — bitter chocolate, espresso grounds, blood orange peel and a slick of pomegranate molasses. The sherry influence is huge but never sweet, threaded with leather, clove and Christmas cake.
Finish
Endless. Dark cocoa, walnut bitters and a final breath of cedar smoke that refuses to fade.
Expert Review
9/10A 1984 vintage from the silent volcano-side distillery whose every remaining cask has become a ghost story whispered between collectors.
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