| Brand | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Japan |
| Spirits Type | Whisky |
| Spirits Style | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% |
Product details
Karuizawa That Boutique-y Whisky Company 19 Year Single Malt Japanese Whisky is a rare independent bottling that celebrates the legacy of the former Karuizawa Distillery, located at the foot of Mount Asama. Known for its highly distinctive history and limited surviving releases, Karuizawa has become an important name among collectors of Japanese whisky. The Boutique-y Whisky Company presents this 19-year expression with its trademark illustrated label, depicting a dramatic and playful scene inside the original Karuizawa Distillery, complete with pot stills, a monorail carrying cask-like carriages, and two fictional ninja figures. The imaginative artwork gives this vintage Karuizawa expression an unmistakable identity while complementing its rarity and collectible appeal.
The nose is complex and inviting, beginning with warming creamy notes of cocoa and oak alongside a touch of spice, grapes, blackcurrant, and raspberries. On the palate, a lively burst of spice creates a tingling sensation, followed by liquorice and caramel, with layers of autumnal stewed fruits and jammy fruit character. The finish turns dry and lightly saline, leaving lingering sweetness with impressions of plums, raisins, and brown sugar.
