Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 6256 - Geisha Label: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
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: 9663.5 £
Avg: 12783.4 £
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 hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Annualized Return
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 Cask no. 6256 Geisha Label from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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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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The graph shows the sales history for Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 6256 - Geisha Label at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.
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 |
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| Karuizawa 1981 Sherry Cask #6256RETAIL Dekanta | 15903.3 £ |
| Karuizawa 1981 Sherry Cask #6256RETAIL Dekanta | 9663.5 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Karuizawa 1981 - Cask no. 6256 - Geisha Label - 700 ml / 57.5% worth? One way to do so is by checking the prices at which similar bottles were sold at auctions. The auction price is typically the best indicator of the whisky's actual value.
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Updated: 2026-06-03