The Karuizawa 1960 Asama

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The Karuizawa 1960 Asama is a highly sought-after Japanese whisky, aged for 52 years in oak casks. It is one of the oldest and rarest Japanese whiskies ever bottled, showcasing the distillery's ability to produce complex and age-worthy spirits. Karuizawa, a now-closed distillery, was known for its unique maturation conditions, thanks to its location near Mount Asama. The whisky was distilled in 1960, just five years after the distillery's founding, and matured in ex-sherry casks, which imparted rich flavors of dried fruits and spices. The Karuizawa 1960 is celebrated for its complex nose and palate, offering scents of old woods and dense black fruits. The whisky's finish is long and lingering, with notes of wood and herbs. This exceptional whisky was bottled in limited quantities, with only 41 bottles produced from cask #5627. Each bottle is uniquely identified by a traditional Japanese netsuke, adding to its exclusivity and cultural significance. The Karuizawa 1960 Asama represents a pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, combining age, rarity, and exquisite flavor profile.