Long considered cult-status whisky renowned for its scarcity and genuine craftsmanship, Karuizawa Whisky was a product of the now-decommissioned Karuizawa Distillery - previously located in Miyota, Japan. Founded in 1955, Karuizawa launched its first bottling in 1956 and is said to have been Japan's smallest distillery. The facility was only in operation for approximately 46 years, shuttering its doors in 2001 - with the entire location demolished in 2016. Considering the brand was relatively unknown o……