Karuizawa (silent) 100% Malt Whisky 12 Year Old

Colour

Deep burnished amber with copper-gold highlights and a sunlit, honeyed glow.

Nose

Polished wood, incense and a whisper of smoke open the nose, giving way to bright citrus zest and dried tropical fruits. Vanilla bean, almond paste and honeyed toffee weave with cocoa powder and warm spices. Leather, cedar and old library furniture add depth, while a thread of sherry sweetness completes a refined, contemplative profile.

Palate

Silky, medium-bodied palate delivers toasted barley, honeyed vanilla and rich dark cocoa. Dried orange and fig weave through subtle spice—cinnamon and clove—while polished oak lends structure. A whisper of leather and a faint, refined smoke emerges, carrying into a long, elegant finish with a mineral, resinous echo.

Finish

Silky and enduring, the finish unfurls with refined oak and a subtle, smoky warmth. Lingering notes of dried fruit, toasted almond and cocoa drift across the palate, framed by gentle spice. A warm, elegant fade that leaves a polished sweetness and a quiet, contemplative finale.