Karuizawa

Ah, when we talk about Karuizawa, the label "heavy sherry" is simply unavoidable. It's actually quite simple to explain; let me give you an analogy. First, let's talk about what "sherry style" is.

Indeed, a key factor behind Karuizawa whisky's legendary status lies in its ingredients. In fact, the main barley it used was not locally grown in Japan.

This question needs to be looked at from two perspectives: Karuizawa as a tourist resort, and Karuizawa as a legendary whisky. The times when they gained international popularity are actually quite di...

Yes, it's absolutely fair to say it was neglected, and not just a little. Let's put it this way: the Karuizawa whisky of today and yesterday are two completely different worlds.

Haha, that's a great question! The term "Ghost Distillery" is actually quite common in whisky circles. Let me explain it to you in plain language.

Ah, you've hit on a fascinating question, especially mentioning Karuizawa – that's a textbook example. Let me break down the intricacies of this, it's quite interesting.

Ah, it's quite a pity when you talk about this. Simply put, Karuizawa was a victim of unfortunate timing, collapsing in the darkness just before the dawn.

Speaking of Karuizawa's founding philosophy, it's quite interesting. Unlike many new distilleries today that start with a grand "brand story" or complex philosophy, Karuizawa's approach was incredibly...

Ah, talking about Karuizawa whisky, that's a great topic. Why was that particular location chosen for the distillery? Well, choosing a site is a bit like picking a house – location, environment, and a...

The Karuizawa Distillery was founded in 1955. The company that established it was called "Daikoku Budoshu Co., Ltd." (大黑葡萄酒株式会社). You might not have heard of this company, as it primarily produced win...