Karuizawa Once In A Lifetime

Description

Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime is the ultimate tribute to the legendary and now silent Karuizawa Distillery, released to celebrate its 70th anniversary. With only 145 bottles worldwide, this masterpiece embodies the Japanese philosophy of *ichigo ichie* — every moment is singular and should be cherished. The blend unites whiskies spanning Karuizawa’s entire history: the smoky intensity of the 1960s, the wild and refined complexity of the 1980s, and the bright, fruity elegance of the final distillations of 2000. It is presented in handcrafted cedar boxes from Kyoto, made using staves from original Karuizawa casks, and features individually unique washi-paper labels designed in traditional karakami style by Kira Karacho. On the palate, it is rich, balanced and profoundly expressive, merging smoke, dark fruit, exotic spice and a resonant finish. A true work of art — and the final official bottling from Karuizawa.