{"product_id":"karuizawa-1972-cask-no-7038-b-2011-63-3-vol-0-7l","title":"Karuizawa 1972 Cask no.7038 - b.2011 63,3%ABV 0,7l","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i7peij\" data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eKaruizawa 1972 Single Cask #7038 – Bottled 2011 (63.3% Vol.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eWith the Karuizawa 1972 Cask #7038, bottled in 2011, you acquire an exceptional piece of whisky history from one of Japan’s most legendary and long-closed distilleries. Karuizawa is globally renowned for uncompromising quality, intense sherry cask maturation, and extreme rarity – all characteristics perfectly embodied in this remarkable release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eDistilled in 1972 and matured for decades, this whisky from \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"652\"\u003ecask number 7038\u003c\/strong\u003e was bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"706\"\u003enatural cask strength of 63.3% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its full power and complexity. Such old Karuizawa bottlings are among the most sought-after and valuable whiskies in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o9mgun\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14yjao2\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eDistillery: Karuizawa (Japan – closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hreszd\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eVintage: 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16rgpw0\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eBottled: 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qwls4\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eCask Number: #7038\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3crisd\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eCask Type: Ex-Sherry Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"taqw4u\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eAlcohol: 63.3% ABV (Cask Strength)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w5zjjg\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eVolume: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ae3k5k\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eLimited Release: Very small number of bottles worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r2k8be\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qimq3s\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eCharacter \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eTypical of Karuizawa, this single cask is powerful, deep, and exceptionally complex. The nose is dominated by intense aromas of dark fruits, raisins, sherry, leather, and fine woods. On the palate, it reveals layered notes of spices, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and refined tobacco. Despite its high strength, the whisky remains remarkably balanced. The finish is long, dry, and impressively profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ptxicl\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vvgkif\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eVintage 1972 – extremely rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"106oi2u\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eSingle Cask (#7038)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cws2ci\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eCask strength (63.3% ABV) for maximum intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mdi5pj\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eDistillery closed since 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10t8spa\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eHigh collector’s and investment value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yyff1x\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eHighly sought-after worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u957ut\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eKaruizawa 1972 Cask #7038 is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eiconic collector’s item and one of the most exclusive Japanese whisky releases ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for connoisseurs, investors, and lovers of extraordinary rarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eBrand new and available immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1v3fa0h\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eTax Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eThis product is subject to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003emargin scheme taxation according to §25a of the German VAT Act (UStG)\u003c\/strong\u003e. VAT is calculated only on the difference between the purchase price and the selling price. 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