| Brand | Karuizawa |
| Region | Japan |
| Spirits Type | Whiskey |
| Spirits Style | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% |
Product details
Karuizawa 1991 Sherry Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky from the Geisha Series is a rare single-cask release from the historic Karuizawa distillery, presented as cask No. 259 and bottled in 2016. The 1991 vintage spent its maturation in a sherry cask, with only 85 bottles produced, making this an exceptionally limited expression. Karuizawa’s legacy is closely associated with extended maturation in sherry casks, while the Geisha Series combines the distillery’s historic character with Japanese ukiyo-e-inspired presentation.
The character of this release is shaped by its single sherry-cask maturation and long period of aging, giving it the mature, layered profile associated with historic Karuizawa releases. Because this particular cask is an individual bottling, its character should be appreciated as the expression of cask No. 259 rather than generalized from other 1991 releases. For food pairing, consider dark chocolate desserts, dried-fruit pastries, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, or richly flavored grilled dishes, which can complement the mature character of a sherry-cask single malt without overwhelming its nuances.
