Featuring the ukiyo-e painting “The Great Battle of Yashima” by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi as the label and the wooden box design. This is going to be a set of 2 bottles representing the two Japanese historical characters: “Minamoto no Yoshitsune” and “Taira no Tokuko”.
The story is about a great battle between the Heike and Minamoto no Yoshitsune. When the Heike was defeated by the Minamoto clan, the beautiful lady Taira no Tokuko is planning to commit suicide, however be discovered and rescued by Minamoto no Yoshitsune. She was then become the last Heike Imperial survivor from the great naval battle.
Two casks of Karuizawa Distillery 1981 whisky which aged 35 years have been carefully selected for this special edition, including:
Distilled in 1981 / Bottled in 2016 – Alc 56.7% / 700mL / Total 416 bottles / Cask164
Distilled in 1981 / Bottled in 2016 – Alc 57.4% / 700mL / Total 155 bottles / Cask 4373
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This 35 Years Old Karuizawa Blue Wooden Box Set featuring “The Tale of Genji in Snow Scenes” by Utagawa Hiroshige. Showcasing the love story of the couple. This is a classic piece of Japanese literature. The story has been adapted into various art works such as ukiyo-e painting.
Distilled in 1981 / Bottled in 2016 / Cask 4322 & 7427 / Sherry Cask / Total 162 sets globally / 700ml
