Karuizawa
Karuizawa is regarded as one of the Unicorns of Japanese Whisky.
In 1976 the first 100 percent domestic malt whiskey saw the light of day at Karuizawa. The whiskey was stored in small barrels, and the distillery used small pots for distillation. The storehouse of Karuizawa was also covered in ivy, which is said to assist in keeping the temperature and humidity at exactly the right levels for producing good whisky. Though small, this distillery was known for producing whiskey of the finest quality.
Karuizawa distillery closed in 2011, and completely shuttered in 2012, the pot still and other equipment were removed, and what could be sold was sold off.
As Karuizawa is now a rare, world-famous whisky, its price has almost tripled in recent times making it extremely collectable and sought after.
The Karuizawa is the ultimate addition to any collection, perfect corporate gift or that special person seeking ultra-premium rare Japanese Whisky.