Karuizawa 1984 Number One Drinks Single Cask

Karuizawa 1984 Number One Drinks Single Cask #3692 is an exceptionally rare Japanese single malt whisky from the legendary, long-closed Karuizawa Distillery. Distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2012 by the Number One Drinks Company, this remarkable expression was matured in a single sherry butt, cask #3692, for nearly three decades. With only 359 bottles produced, it is an extraordinarily limited release from one of Japan’s most sought-after lost distilleries.

Located at the foot of Mount Asama, Karuizawa developed a reputation for producing powerful, richly textured single malts that responded exceptionally well to long maturation in sherry casks. Since the distillery’s closure, its surviving whiskies have become increasingly scarce, with mature single-cask releases offering a rare glimpse into a distinctive chapter of Japanese whisky history.

This 1984 vintage Karuizawa brings together the depth of extended maturation and the rich influence of a sherry butt. Expect a complex interplay of dark fruits, polished oak, chocolate, aromatic spice and the concentrated character associated with mature Karuizawa single malt. Selected and bottled by the Number One Drinks Company, cask #3692 is a compelling expression of the distillery’s celebrated legacy.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

• Exceptionally rare 1984 vintage Karuizawa Japanese single malt whisky

• Distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2012

• Matured for nearly three decades in a single sherry butt

• Drawn from single cask #3692

• Limited to just 359 bottles

• Selected and bottled by the Number One Drinks Company

• A mature single-cask release from the legendary, long-closed Karuizawa Distillery

• A distinctive expression of the rich, complex character associated with sherry-matured Karuizawa

• An exceptional collector’s bottle for enthusiasts of rare and vintage Japanese whisky

The Karuizawa 1984 Number One Drinks Single Cask #3692 is a remarkable example of mature Japanese single malt, combining nearly three decades of sherry cask maturation with the distinctive character of one of Japan’s most celebrated closed distilleries. Bottled in 2012 and limited to just 359 bottles, this rare release is a compelling addition for collectors and enthusiasts of Karuizawa whisky, 1984 vintage Japanese whisky, single cask sherry-matured whisky and prestigious Number One Drinks Company bottlings