Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 6256 - Geisha Label
The Karuizawa 1981 Cask No. 6256, also known as the Geisha Label, is a single malt whisky bottled in 2011 after approximately 30 years of maturation in a first-fill sherry cask. The whisky, with a strength of 57.5% Vol., was produced at the Karuizawa Distillery, which ceased operations in 2000 and was officially closed in 2011. A total of 573 bottles were released, exclusively for The Whisky Exchange, making it a scarce item in the whisky market.
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Retail Offers
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Aggregated price data
Min: 9810.8 £
Avg: 12857.0 £
Max: 15903.3 £
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Recent Market Insights for Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 6256 - Geisha Label
Latest Average Price
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 152 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
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This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 Cask no. 6256 Geisha Label from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2011-2025
Between 2011 and 2025, the value of Karuizawa 1981 Cask no. 6256 Geisha Label 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.
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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 1981 Sherry Cask #6256
RETAIL
Dekanta
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15903.3 £ |
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Karuizawa 1981 Sherry Cask #6256
RETAIL
Dekanta
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9810.8 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 6256 - Geisha Label - 700 ml / 57.5% 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 |
輕井沢 Karuizawa Cask #6256 Geisha, 1981 (1x 700ml)
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
Reserve Not Met
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| February 2025 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6256 / TWE Geisha Label
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2900.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6256 / TWE Geisha Label 2011
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2750.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6256 / TWE Geisha Label 2011
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2550.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa, 1981, Cask: 6256 - 70cl / 57.5%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2052.4 £ |
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa - 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6256 TWE Geisha Label 2011
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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3050.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Karuizawa Geisha Cask #6256 57.5 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
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2000.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Karuizawa Geisha Cask #6256 57.5 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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2500.3 £ |
| June 2024 |
Karuizawa Geisha Cask #6256 57.5 ABV 1981 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| February 2024 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6256 / TWE Geisha Label 2011
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2901.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026