The Karuizawa 1990 - Cask no. 679 - Geisha Label is a collectible whisky, distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2012 by the Karuizawa Distillery. This single malt was aged in a first-fill sherry cask, contributing to its complex flavor profile, and bottled at a strength of 56.1% ABV. The release is part of the Geisha Label series, bottled for Specialty Drinks Ltd., London.
Karuizawa, established in 1955, was known as one of Japan's smaller whisky distilleries and was notable for being an early Japanese whisky exporter. The distillery ceased production in 2000 and officially closed in 2011, which has led to an increase in the value and collectibility of its whiskies. The Karuizawa 1990 - Cask no. 679 is one such example, with only 433 bottles released, making it a rare item for collectors.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2013-2025
Between 2013 and 2025,
the value of Karuizawa 1990 Cask no. 679 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 1990 - Cask no. 679 - Geisha Label at all auctions from the very first to the last one.
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