Lot 115077
Karuizawa 1999-2000 36 Views Of Mount Fuji Batch 36 - Fine Wind, Clear Morning 70cl / 60.8%
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£1,650
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Lot 115077
£1,650
£50
A bottle of Karuizawa from the 36 Views of Mount Fuji series. Each bottle in this series was produced from Karuizawa's final two vintages, 1999 and 2000, and are bottled at cask strength.
The labels feature artwork by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, depicting Mount Fuji from different aspects.
This bottle is from Batch 36 and features the painting 'Gaifu, Kaisei - Fine Wind, Clear Morning'. Also known as South Wind, Clear Sky or Red Fuji.
A red mountain view, against an Autumn mackerel sky background.
The point of the perspective to the Red Fuji is still unknown, however according to theories, he may have drawn from the view of the Lake Kawaguchi.
Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note general wear.
The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Older bottles often contain small amounts of sediment. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults.
This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.
Upper shoulder