Karuizawa 1973/2013 30yo 67,7% cask#1607 Vintage is the gold standard for rare Japanese whisky. This unique Karuizawa release, cask number 1607, was exclusively bottled for La Maison du Whisky. Distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2013, this vintage gem aged for an impressive 39 years. Bottled at a cask strength of 67.7%, it’s a rare find with just 138 bottles drawn from the ex-sherry cask.

The Karuizawa distillery closed its doors in 2011, although it had not been producing whisky for over a decade. Acquiring bottles from the Japanese Karuizawa distillery has become increasingly challenging, making it highly coveted among collectors. This growing rarity fuels the desire for enthusiasts to have it in their collections.

Type: Japanese whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Distilled: 1973
Bottled: 2013
Age: 30 years
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Cask number: #1607
Strength: 67,7%
Bottling series: Vintage – Single Cask Malt Whisky
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles produced: 138
Single sherry cask and cask strength