The legendary Karuizawa 1967/2009 42yo TWE from cask 6426. The oldest and most famous Karuizawa ever bottled when it appeared at the tail-end of 2009.

This Karuizawa 1967/2009 single cask is undeniably the most legendary Japanese whisky ever, also the oldest. It’s a rare gem split between La Maison du Whisky and The Whisky Exchange, yielding around 200 bottles (195 bottles – updated November 2023). A true Japanese masterpiece reminiscent of aged Springbanks.

Type: Japanese whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distiled: 1967
Bottled: 2009
Age: 42 years
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: #6426
Strength: 58,4%
Number of bottles produced: 195
Size: 700 ml
Bottled for: The Whisky Exchange – 10 Years Online
Single sherry cask and cask strength

An iconic symbol of the distillery’s craftsmanship from Japan

Highlighting one of the most sought-after releases in the whisky world, the Karuizawa 1967 42yo from cask #6426 stands as an iconic symbol of the distillery’s craftsmanship. Unveiled in 2009, this legendary whisky was bottled in celebration of The Whisky Exchange‘s 10th Anniversary. With its deep heritage, having been distilled back in 1967, only about 200 bottles were ever made available, making this Karuizawa whisky one of the rarest expressions.

Karuizawa 1967 42yo 58,4% cask#6426

It wasn’t long before it was swept off the shelves, selling out in just over a day, after receiving commendable 95 point scores from renowned platforms like Whiskyfun and Whiskynotes. Sharing its lineage, cask #6426 also graced another release for La Maison du Whisky in France. This masterpiece is not just a drink, but a testament to Karuizawa‘s legacy, with its bottling at cask strength reflecting its pure essence and excellence.