Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha 31 & 36 years old. The fifth instalment in the Karuizawa Geishas series, bottled by Elixir Distillers and exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, is comprised of two single-cask bottlings of this profoundly-rare and sought-after spirit.
Aged in sherry casks for 31 and 36 years respectively, these Sapphire Geishas showcase the rich and lavish characteristics for which Karuizawa’s output is so famed.

Tasting notes for the 31-year-old include aromas of chocolate and leather, leading to dried fruits and a “deep, earthy savouriness” on the palate.
The 36-year-old is said to have notes of dried cherries, raisins, leafy, damp wood and cedar on the nose. The palate is described as having flavours of chocolate covered liquorice, blackcurrants, tar, spice and brown sugar.

The Karuizawa Set includes two bottles:

Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha 31yo
Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha 36yo

Type: Japanese single cask whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Bottled: 2020
Bottler: Elixir Distillers
Bottled for: The Whisky Exchange
Age: 31yo and 36yo
Cask type: Sherry Cask
Bottling series: Geisha
Size: 2 x 700 ml
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The Sapphire Geisha Set

Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha 31 years old

Type: Japanese whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Bottled: 2020
Bottler: Elixir Distillers
Bottled for: The Whisky Exchange
Age: 31
Cask type: Sherry Cask
Cask number: #3558
Strength: 58,9%
Bottling serie: Geisha
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles produced: 146
Single sherry cask and cask strength

Karuizawa Sapphire Geisha 36 years old

Type: Japanese whisky
Distillery: Karuizawa
Bottled: 2020
Bottler: Elixir Distillers
Bottled for: The Whisky Exchange
Age: 36
Cask type: Sherry Cask
Cask number: #5077
Strength: 61,2%
Bottling serie: Geisha
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles produced: 105
Single sherry cask and cask strength