Karuizawa 1981/2013 – Single Cask #6056 for The Whisky Exchange An exceptional single cask release from the legendary closed Karuizawa Distillery, this Karuizawa 1981 #6056 was bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange in 2013. Distilled in 1981 and matured in a 1st Fill Sherry Cask, the whisky was bottled at a powerful natural cask strength of 60.3% ABV, capturing the intense and deeply sherried character that made Karuizawa one of the most revered names in Japanese whisky history. Produced during the distillery’s golden era, this release exemplifies Karuizawa’s unmistakable style — rich, concentrated, and uncompromisingly complex. The prolonged maturation in first-fill sherry oak allowed the whisky to develop remarkable depth and structure while preserving the muscular spirit character for which Karuizawa became legendary among collectors worldwide. Drawn from single cask #6056, this bottling reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and unique maturation conditions created by the distillery’s location at the foothills of Mount Asama. Karuizawa’s cool mountain climate, combined with traditional production methods inspired by Scottish whisky-making, gave rise to some of the most collectible whiskies ever produced in Japan. Bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange, this release quickly became highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike. Today, single cask Karuizawa bottlings from the early 1980s are considered modern icons of Japanese whisky, combining rarity, historical significance, and extraordinary quality. Specifications Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky Distillery: Karuizawa Vintage: 1981 Bottled: 2013 Bottled For: The Whisky Exchange Cask Type: 1st Fill Sherry Cask Cask Number: #6056 Strength: 60.3% ABV Size: 700 ml About the Distillery Founded in 1955 at the foot of Mount Asama, Karuizawa became internationally renowned for producing heavily sherried single malts inspired by traditional Scottish whisky-making techniques. Following its closure in 2000, the remaining casks became some of the rarest and most collectible whiskies in the world. Bottlings from vintages such as 1981 are regarded as defining examples of Karuizawa’s legendary style and enduring legacy. Shipping insurance included in the shipping fee