Karuizawa (silent) Sherry Cask #6256 Japanese Single Malt Whisky 30 Year Old · 1981 Vintage

Colour

Dark, glossy mahogany with a burnished copper glow and a ruby-tinted edge; a shimmering, sherry-warmed amber that radiates autumnal richness.

Nose

Opulent sherry air floods the glass: dark fruit compote of raisin, fig, and prune, layered with treacle, toffee and walnut. Spices bloom—clove, cinnamon, nutmeg—beneath orange zest, cocoa nibs and cedar-wood oak. A warm, fragrant glow from 57.5% ABV lingers, hinting at power, restraint, and years of cask-aging in every inhale.

Palate

Opulent, full-bodied palate with a syrupy, velvety texture. Dried fruit depths—black cherry, fig, date, and raisin—unfold with dark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of orange zest. Sherry-driven sweetness winds through warm spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—while toasted oak adds structure. Bold 57.5% ABV imbues a lasting, warming finish that lingers with cocoa and refinement.

Finish

An opulent, long finish of dark sherry sweetness, with dried figs and plums, cocoa and coffee. Layered spices weave through the richness as oak and toasted notes emerge, leaving a velvety chorus of tobacco, leather and almond. The warmth lingers gracefully, evolving into a refined, lingering afterglow.