dekantā is offering some of the world’s rarest whisky via its Kurage Collection.
With 40 sets available, this limited-edition two-bottle set of 1999-2000 vintage single malt were designed to showcase one of Japan’s legendary sea creatures; the Japanese Sea Nettle. These gentle jellyfish frequent the Pacific waters with their long, trailing tentacles, earning the series its name; Kurage. The text on the two bottles tells the origin story of dekantā.
“We feel that Japanese Sea Nettles capture the true essence of Japanese people and our culture, while also having parallels with the legendary Karuizawa liquid – they are beautiful and elegant in appearance but strong, powerful and determined underneath,” said dekantā Founder and Director Makiyo Masa. “This collection joins an extensive list of exquisite old and rare single malt bottlings that dekantā have sourced, designed and bottled over the years, becoming a piece of Japanese whisky history in the process.”
Various European oak sherry casks and maturities were selected and blended to showcase the full range of notes unique to Karuizawa expressions. “The casks have subtly influenced the color of the liquid, turning it to a gentle mahogany, while also imparting an incredible array of notes onto the spirit. It’s fruity, spicy, and incredibly smooth on the palate,” said Liam Hiller. “You’ve not seen a collection like this before, this set is one the most visually impressive designs in the world to date.”
The dekantā Kurage Collection is on sale now for $13,500 per set.
