The Karuizawa 1983 - Cask no. 8597 - Cocktail Serie is a whisky produced by the Karuizawa distillery, which was established in 1955 and has since been recognized for its quality whisky production. This particular whisky was distilled in 1983 and later bottled in 2012 by the distillery itself. With only 282 bottles released, it is considered a rare item among collectors and investors.
This release is part of the Cocktail Serie, curated by La Maison du Whisky, and is notable for its presentation, which includes a label featuring an illustration of Japanese ice balls, a nod to the craftsmanship of Japanese bartenders. The whisky is a single malt, aged in a bourbon cask, and bottled at a strength of 62.1% ABV, which contributes to its robust flavor profile.
As a product of the now-closed Karuizawa distillery, the Karuizawa 1983 - Cask no. 8597 - Cocktail Serie represents a piece of whisky history. Its limited availability and the fact that it was bottled for the French market by La Maison du Whisky add to its collectible status.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2013-2025
Between 2013 and 2025,
the value of Karuizawa 1983 Cask no. 8597 Cocktail Serie underwent an average annual change of
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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.
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