Karuizawa 1999/2000 Asama
Subtitle (S1)
Distillery
Distillery status
Operational
Vintage
1999 & 2000
Production Type
Single malt
Cask type
Sherry Casks
Region
Japan
Distillery
Karuizawa
A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional releases of its whisky following its closure in 2000. The original distillery was dismantled in 2016, however a new one was built 7 miles away in the town of Karuizawa, commencing production in 2023.
Founded
1956
Production type
Single malt
Company
Number One Drinks
A UK-based importer and distributor founded by David Croll and Marcin Miller. The company made a name for itself by botting casks of Karuizawa single malt and importing them to Europe, eventually using the funds to open an artisanal gin distillery in Kyoto.
Founded
2006
Company type
Distiller,
Distributor,
Importer
