Whisky Auctioneer Karuizawa Auction is Live! – Japanese Whisky News
We are delighted to announce that our exclusive auction of the world’s largest known collection of Karuizawa is now live!
With 290 individual bottles going under the hammer, the auction will include close to every expression created by the renowned Japanese distillery.
This is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of whisky history. Take a look at just a few highlights below before heading over to our website to see the full listing!
Karuizawa 1960 Single Cask 52 Year Old #5627 / The Archer
Distilled in 1960 and matured in a single ex-sherry cask that yielded only 41 bottles, each one has been individually named and adorned with a matching carved netsuke figure. Presented within a finely crafted wooden case modelled on a traditional Japanese puzzle-box, this is an awe-inspiring whisky!
An extremely sought after range named after the ancient form of Japanese theatre. Each striking label features a different character and all were released in very limited numbers. Truly stunning bottles!
Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask #2961/Partners’ Reserve Dinner Bottling
A fantastic rarity, one of only 12 bottles gifted to attendees of a dinner party thrown by Number One Drinks Company. Containing 1984 vintage Karuizawa from single cask #2961 and bottled in 2012. The chance to purchase this bottle may never come around again, don’t miss out on this one!
A beautiful series, each bearing a label depicting the iconic Geisha figure. Featuring vintages from across 4 decades the range encompasses some of the finest whisky produced by the distillery.
Karuizawa 1963 Single Cask 50 Year Old #5132
Distilled in 1963 this 50 year old is the second oldest vintage in the auction. Produced from a single sherry cask it is one of only 131 released. Both crystal bottle and dark wood case are exquisitely decorated with cherry blossom, an image synonymous with Japan, which symbolises the fragility and beauty of life.
3 single cask bottlings dedicated to the martial art of Sumo. Distilled in 1981, 1982 and 1983 the collection comes with matching presentation case. A fantastic collection and visually a lot of fun!
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