Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie
The Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie is a collectible whisky with significant value for collectors and investors. Distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2012, this single malt is part of the Cocktail Series selected by La Maison du Whisky. With a production limited to 584 bottles, it is considered a scarce item in the whisky market.
Auctioned Now
Unfortunately, we have no information on the availability and price of this bottle at online auctions.
Not all features are available to anonymous users!
Please log in or sign up to get access to search, and other tools for collectors, traders & whisky lovers.
Registered users have an option to select one of the 25 available currencies to display the data. By default, all prices are displayed in £ (GBP).
Recent Market Insights for Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie
Latest Average Price
£ Unlock in April 2026
The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
Unlock % since its first sale in 2013
The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
Unlock % derived from 120 auctioned bottles
The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 120 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 Cask no. 162 Cocktail Serie from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
Unfortunately, no data is available for the selected range.
There may not be enough data to calculate the metrics.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie auctioned from December 2025 to April 2026.
This data is locked
It's available to subscribers only.Choose the subscription plan that suits you to unlock it! Subscription Plans
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie auctioned from July 2025 to April 2026.
This data is locked
It's available to subscribers only.Choose the subscription plan that suits you to unlock it! Subscription Plans
Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2013-2026
Between 2013 and 2026, the value of Karuizawa 1981 Cask no. 162 Cocktail Serie underwent an average annual change of %.
This table shows the information for each year in which this whisky was sold at auctions, compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
The hidden data is unlocked by the Extended Data feature, which is currently included only with the Hogshead plan.
| Year | Sold | Unsold | Sold Ratio | Avg. Price | Vs Previous | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | % | £ | % | % | ||
| 2014 | % | £ | ||||
| 2015 | % | £ | ||||
| 2016 | % | £ | ||||
| 2017 | % | £ | ||||
| 2018 | % | £ | ||||
| 2019 | % | £ | ||||
| 2020 | % | £ | ||||
| 2021 | % | £ | ||||
| 2022 | % | £ | ||||
| 2023 | % | £ | ||||
| 2024 | % | £ | ||||
| 2025 | % | £ | ||||
| 2026 | % | £ |
Track the auction price history for Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie from the earliest recorded sale to the latest. Subscribe to unlock the full interactive chart.
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.
| Bottle | Price |
|---|---|
|
Karuizawa 1981 Cocktail Series
RETAIL
Dekanta
|
18932.5 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 162 - Cocktail Serie - 700 ml / 55.8% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #162) LMDW
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| November 2024 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #162) LMDW
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| November 2024 |
Karuizawa Cocktail Series Cask #162 55.8 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
|
2200.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Karuizawa Cocktail Series Cask #162 55.8 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| October 2024 |
Karuizawa Cocktail Series Cask #162 55.8 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
|
2500.3 £ |
| June 2024 |
Karuizawa Cocktail Series Cask #162 55.8 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| June 2024 |
Karuizawa Cocktail Series Cask #162 55.8 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| May 2024 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #162 / LMDW Cocktail Series
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
2650.0 £ |
| April 2024 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #162 / LMDW Cocktail Series
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| February 2024 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #162 / LMDW Cocktail Series
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
2900.0 £ |
Cocktail Serie series:
Whisky Auctions Schedule & Fees
Market tools for collectors, traders and whisky lovers
Auction history, live lots, retail offers and collection tools in one focused workspace.
Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026