The Karuizawa 1983 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 8606 is a single malt whisky from the Karuizawa distillery, which ceased operations in 2001. Distilled in 1983 and bottled in 2013, this whisky was aged for 30 years in a bourbon cask. It is part of the Geisha Label series, with a limited release of 350 bottles, each with a volume of 700 ml and an alcohol strength of 55.8% Vol.
The Karuizawa distillery was situated in the mountainous town of Karuizawa, Japan, and has since become renowned among whisky collectors due to the scarcity of its products post-closure. This particular bottling was produced exclusively for The Whisky Exchange for The Whisky Show 2013.
Given its limited availability and the extended maturation period, the Karuizawa 1983 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 8606 represents a noteworthy specimen for whisky collectors and investors.
Age: 30 Years Old Size: 700 mlStrength: 55.8 %
Distillery:
KaruizawaBottler: Distillery Bottling
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2013-2026
Between 2013 and 2026,
the value of Karuizawa 1983 30 Year Old Cask no. 8606 Geisha Label underwent an average annual change of
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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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Sold Ratio - ratio of lots sold to lots unsold. Avg. Price - average hammer price for the year. Vs Previous - the current year's price change compared to the previous year's, as a percentage. Cumulative - the cumulative total of the current year's price change relative to the first year's sales.
The graph shows the sales history for Karuizawa 1983 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 8606 - Geisha Label at all auctions from the very first to the last one.
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Retail: Online Offers
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