Karuizawa 1981 - Single Cask No. 6056
Karuizawa 1981, Single Cask No. 6056, is a single malt distilled in 1981 at the Karuizawa distillery. It was matured in a first-fill sherry cask (cask number 6056) and bottled in 2013 at cask strength (60.3% ABV) in 700 ml bottles.
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 3 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 4999.0 £
Avg: 10387.2 £
Max: 18662.6 £
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Recent Market Insights for Karuizawa 1981 - Single Cask No. 6056
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
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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 132 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 Single Cask No. 6056 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 for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 - Single Cask No. 6056 auctioned from March 2026 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Karuizawa 1981 - Single Cask No. 6056 auctioned from July 2025 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2013-2026
Between 2013 and 2026, the value of Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask No. 6056 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.
| Bottle | Price |
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Karuizawa 1981 (bottled 2013) (cask 6056) Single Malt Whisky - 70Cl / 60%
RETAIL
Master of Malt
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4999.0 £ |
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Karuizawa 1981 Sherry Cask #6056
RETAIL
Dekanta
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18662.6 £ |
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Karuizawa 1981 / Sherry Cask #6056 Japanese Single Malt Whisky - 70cl / 60.3%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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7500.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Karuizawa 1981 - Single Cask No. 6056 - 700 ml / 60.3% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| October 2024 |
Karuizawa '1981 Cask 6056' Single Malt Japanese Whisky (2013, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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3328.1 £ |
| October 2024 |
Karuizawa '1981 Cask 6056' Single Malt Japanese Whisky (2013, 700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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3159.8 £ |
| August 2024 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #6056)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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3900.0 £ |
| July 2024 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #6056)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| June 2024 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #6056)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| May 2024 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #6056)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| April 2024 |
Karuizawa - 1981 (Single Cask #6056)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| April 2024 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6056 / TWE
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| January 2024 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Sherry Cask #6056 / TWE
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| December 2023 |
Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #6056
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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4600.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 21 Jul 2026