Karuizawa - Cask Strength - 1st Release
The Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release, bottled at 61.7% ABV, is a single malt whisky originating from the esteemed Karuizawa distillery. Produced in the distillery's final years of operation in 1999 and 2000, this expression was released in 2013 as part of the Cask Strength series.
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Recent Market Insights for Karuizawa - Cask Strength - 1st Release
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Karuizawa - Cask Strength - 1st Release auctioned from September 2025 to January 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2013-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Karuizawa - Cask Strength - 1st Release - 700 ml / 61.7% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
輕井沢 Karuizawa 1st Release Cask Strength (1x 700ml)
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
|
2980.1 £ |
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
1065.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
1000.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release 61.7 ABV - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
Reserve Not Met
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| October 2024 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength '1st Release' Japanese Whisky (700 ml)
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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1024.6 £ |
| April 2024 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
1200.0 £ |
| February 2024 |
Karuizawa 1999-2000 Wealth Solutions Origami / Crane
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
2200.0 £ |
| July 2023 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1251.0 £ |
| January 2023 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2049.0 £ |
| January 2023 |
Karuizawa Cask Strength 1st Release
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1818.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026