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Karuizawa 1963 – 50-Year-Old Single Cask #5132

A true icon of Japanese whisky, this extraordinary 50yo single cask from Karuizawa Distillery represents one of the rarest and most revered expressions ever released by the legendary closed distillery. Distilled in 1963 and bottled in 2014 after half a century of maturation, this remarkable whisky stands as a testament to the profound depth and complexity that made Karuizawa a legend among collectors.

Drawn from cask #5132 and bottled at a powerful 59.4% ABV, this whisky was released in a beautifully engraved bottle, befitting its extraordinary status. Over fifty years of maturation allowed the spirit to develop immense richness and structure.

Widely regarded as one of the “crown jewels” of Karuizawa, this bottling belongs to an elite group of historic releases that define the distillery’s legacy. Among these are the equally legendary Karuizawa 1960 Single Cask #5627 and Karuizawa 1964 48 Year Old Cask #3603, bottlings that together represent the pinnacle of Karuizawa’s collectible and historical significance.

With only 131 bottles ever produced, the Karuizawa 1963 stands not merely as a whisky, but as a rare artifact from one of Japan’s most mythical distilleries.

Specifications

Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Distilled: 1963
Bottled: 2014
Age: 50 years
Cask Number: #5132
Strength: 59.4% ABV
Size: 700 ml
Number of Bottles: 131
Presentation: Engraved Bottle

About the Distillery

Founded in 1955 at the foothills of Mount Asama, Karuizawa became famous for producing intensely rich, sherry-driven single malts inspired by traditional Scottish methods. Although the distillery closed in 2000, its remaining casks have become some of the most sought-after whiskies in the world. Today, Karuizawa bottlings represent the pinnacle of Japanese whisky collecting, revered for their rarity, power, and extraordinary depth of flavor.