Karuizawa (silent) The Tiger Single Cask #2541 Japanese Single Malt Whisky 25 Year Old · 1985 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with mahogany edges and a coppery glow, a rich wine-bronze hue.

Nose

Opulent sherried nose: dark raisins, fig and plum weave with orange zest, honey and praline. Cocoa and espresso unfold with cedar, leather and tobacco, while cinnamon, clove and nutmeg lace the fragrance. Dense and radiant, it speaks of a venerable cask kept in prime condition.

Palate

Luxuriously full-bodied and velvety, this 25-year-old ex-sherry Karuizawa floods the palate with dark fruit and chocolate: raisin, fig and plum mingle with toffee and espresso. Rich oak, spice—clove and cinnamon—and a touch of tobacco envelop the mid-palate, leading to a long, warm finish with bittersweet cocoa and leather.

Finish

Luxurious, long finish dominated by sherry-soaked dark fruit, cocoa and espresso. Cinnamon and clove spice unfold against toasted oak, while tobacco and leather add depth. A warm, resinous tail lingers gracefully, drying lightly with a refined sweetness that fades with elegant persistence.