Karuizawa 1970 - Cask no. 6227 - Geisha Label
The Karuizawa 1970, cask number 6227, is a whisky from the now-closed Karuizawa distillery, bottled in 2012 as part of the Geisha Label series. This single malt was distilled in 1970 and matured in a sherry butt, resulting in a 42-year-old whisky with a cask strength of 61.9% ABV. The Geisha Label series is noted for its limited bottling runs, which contributes to the rarity of this expression.
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Recent Market Insights for Karuizawa 1970 - Cask no. 6227 - Geisha Label
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2013-2025
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Retail: Online Offers
You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.
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Karuizawa 1970 Geisha Label 42 Year Old #6227
RETAIL
Dekanta
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46563.5 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Karuizawa 1970 - Cask no. 6227 - Geisha Label - 700 ml / 61.9% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| March 2025 |
Karuizawa 1970 Single Sherry Cask #6227 / Geisha Label
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| January 2025 |
Karuizawa 1970 Single Sherry Cask #6227 / Geisha Label
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| December 2024 |
輕井沢 Karuizawa 1970 #6227 Geisha
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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5071.5 £ |
| May 2024 |
輕井沢 Karuizawa 1970 Cask #6227 Geisha
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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6102.3 £ |
| November 2023 |
Karuizawa Geisha Cask #6227 61.9 ABV 1970 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
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8000.0 £ |
| August 2023 |
Karuizawa 1970 Single Sherry Cask #6227 / Geisha Label
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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8600.0 £ |
| July 2023 |
Karuizawa 1970 Single Sherry Cask #6227 / Geisha Label
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| November 2022 |
Karuizawa 1970 Cask #6227 Geisha
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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16284.8 £ |
| October 2022 |
Karuizawa 42 Year Old Geisha Cask #6227 61.9 ABV 1970 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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16538.7 £ |
| May 2022 |
Karuizawa 1970 #6227 Geisha
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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13505.8 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026