Karuizawa 1971 Cask no. 6878 - 700ml
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Description:
An अत्य rare and exceptional Karuizawa Single Cask Malt Whisky, distilled in 1971 and bottled from cask #6878 at a powerful natural cask strength of 64.1% ABV.
Karuizawa is one of Japan’s most legendary closed distilleries, and early vintages from the 1970s are regarded as some of the most collectible and valuable Japanese whiskies ever released. With stocks long exhausted, each remaining bottle represents a scarce and irreplaceable piece of whisky history.
This 1971 vintage is particularly prestigious, offering the profound depth, intensity, and richly sherried character that define Karuizawa’s finest expressions. As a single cask release, it delivers a unique and unrepeatable profile, highly prized by serious collectors and investors worldwide.
Details:
Distillery: Karuizawa
Type: Single Cask Japanese Whisky
Cask Number: #6878
Vintage: 1971
Volume: 70cl
ABV: 64.1% (Cask Strength)
Condition: Bottle in excellent condition
Remarks:
A museum-grade and investment-level whisky from a closed distillery, representing one of the most sought-after Karuizawa vintages. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a flagship bottle for a world-class Japanese whisky collection.
Description:
An अत्य rare and exceptional Karuizawa Single Cask Malt Whisky, distilled in 1971 and bottled from cask #6878 at a powerful natural cask strength of 64.1% ABV.
Karuizawa is one of Japan’s most legendary closed distilleries, and early vintages from the 1970s are regarded as some of the most collectible and valuable Japanese whiskies ever released. With stocks long exhausted, each remaining bottle represents a scarce and irreplaceable piece of whisky history.
This 1971 vintage is particularly prestigious, offering the profound depth, intensity, and richly sherried character that define Karuizawa’s finest expressions. As a single cask release, it delivers a unique and unrepeatable profile, highly prized by serious collectors and investors worldwide.
Details:
Distillery: Karuizawa
Type: Single Cask Japanese Whisky
Cask Number: #6878
Vintage: 1971
Volume: 70cl
ABV: 64.1% (Cask Strength)
Condition: Bottle in excellent condition
Remarks:
A museum-grade and investment-level whisky from a closed distillery, representing one of the most sought-after Karuizawa vintages. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a flagship bottle for a world-class Japanese whisky collection.
Details
Mixed lot
No
Distillery/brand
Karuizawa
Name/edition
Cask no. 6878
Year of distillation
1971
Country of production
Japan
Number of bottles in lot
1
Volume on label
700ml
Alcohol %
64.1%
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