Karuizawa (silent) Spirit Of Asama Japanese Single Malt Whisky (Unboxed) 12 Year Old

Colour

Dark amber with copper-bronze glow and mahogany undertones.

Nose

Aromas of sherry-soaked fruit: prune, raisin and fig, layered with dark cherry and plum. Spices rise: clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, over a rich oak backbone, with cocoa and espresso shadows. A concentrated, elegant bouquet hinting at the whisky’s depth and 55% intensity.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, Spirit of Asama coats the palate with a velvety warmth. Sherry-driven dark fruits—figs, raisins, dates—meet spice (cinnamon, clove) and sturdy oak. The texture is silky and concentrated, with chocolatey bitterness and a hint of leather, finishing long, warm, and finely tannic.

Finish

An extended, luxurious finish where dark dried fruits—prune and fig—converge with baking spices and oak. The sherry influence lingers as a warming, chocolatey echo, with fine tannic grip and a subtle espresso note that fades to a refined, drying finish.