January 2018 Auction

Karuizawa 1965 Single Sherry Cask 50 Year Old #2372​ 

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

A brand new release from La Maison Du Whisky. A 1965 vintage Karuizawa distilled in 1965 and matured in a sherry cask. 

Bottle number 51 of only 199 produced.

Bowmore 1964 Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old

The third and final in this famous series, the Gold Bowmore was matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, to provide a comparison to the more famous Oloroso casks.

Bottled at 42.4%.

One of 701 bottles.

Bowmore 1964 Gold Bowmore 44 Year Old

The third and final in this famous series, the Gold Bowmore was matured in a mixture of bourbon and sherry casks, to provide a comparison to the more famous Oloroso casks.

Bottled at 42.4%.

One of 701 bottles.

Bowmore 1967 Largiemeanoch 12 Year Old

An incredibly rare Bowmore bottled under the Largiemeanoch label for The Howgate Wine Co Ltd., Edinburgh.

This is a legendary bottle of whisky, distilled at Bowmore in 1967 and matured in the finest sherry cask # 2655/6/7 for 12 years.  

This rarely appears at auction and we are delighted to be able to offer this exceptionally rare, mythical bottle of whisky in the current auction.

Please note condition of lot as shown. This bottle is not sealed. We have no reason to doubt the authenticity, however purchase is at the buyer's own risk.

Karuizawa 1980 Harbour City 35 Year Old Cask #4376

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

It is amazing that we still see single casks of Karuizawa being released, this is a 1980 vintage single cask matured for 35 years. 

One of only 212 bottles. 

Karuizawa 1968 Single Cask / Whisky Live Taipei 2012

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars

This limited release was distilled in 1968 and bottled for Whisky Live Taipei in 2012. 

One of only 168 bottles.

Bottled at cask strength.

Please note the writing on the lid of the box.

Karuizawa 1999/2000 Geisha Single Casks #6258 / #671 / #512 / #7497 / #2577 5 x 70cl

A collection of 5 bottles from Karuizawa's Single Cask Geisha Label series:

• Karuizawa 1999 Single Cask #6528 / Geisha Label
  Bottled in 2017 from a single sherry cask. 61.2%
   
• Karuizawa 1999 Single Cask #671 / Geisha Label
  Bottled in 2016 from a single sherry cask. 61.3%
   
• Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #512 / Geisha Label
  Bottled in 2017 from a single sherry cask. 59.5%
   
• Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #7497 / Geisha Label
  Bottled in 2016 from a single sherry cask. 61.4%
   
• Karuizawa 2000 Single Cask #2577 / Geisha Label
  Bottled in 2017 from a single sherry cask. 61%

Please note shipping will be charged for 5 bottles.

Bowmore 1957 75cl / US Import

Distilled back in January 1957, this was matured in Bowmore's Number one Vault. The whisky was matured for 38 years and then bottled due to the risk of the liquid falling bellow 40% ABV. So this has been bottled at a natural cask strength, which is a missleading statement when 40.1% is the alcohol by volume. 

The bottle is presented in a crafted wooden box which has it's own lock and key.

This is bottle number 515 of 861.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Brora 1972 Douglas Laing 30 Year Old 75cl / The Brorageddon​

A cask strength Brora, distilled in 1972 and bottled in February 2003 at 30 years old by Douglas Laing.

Specially selected for the Plowed Society by The Whisky Shop in 2003.

One of 201 bottles.

Karuizawa 1970 Single Cask #6227 / Geisha Label

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

This limited release was distilled in 1970 and bottled in 2012

Produced from single cask No. 6227, which yielded only 433 bottles.

This is bottle #313

Bottled at cask strength.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Bowmore 1973 43 Year Old​

A 2016 super-premium Bowmore bottling.

Vatting the last 6 remaining bourbon hogsheads of 1973 this joins the ranks of some impressive bottles from that vintage. 

Casks 3883-3888 were distilled on the 10th of May 1973 and bottled on the 2nd of June 2016 at a staggering 43 years old.

Karuizawa 1994 Single Cask #4019 & 1995 Single Cask #7891 / Geisha Label 2 x 70cl​

• Karuizawa 1994 Single Cask #4019 / Geisha Label
  A rare single cask Karuizawa bottled in 2016 at cask strength from sherry cask #4019
  Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.
  One of 85 Bottles
   
• Karuizawa 1995 Single Cask #7891 / Geisha Label
  A rare single cask Karuizawa bottled in 2016 at cask strength from sherry Cask #7891​
  Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.
  One of 89 bottles.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #164

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

An impressive new release, bottled in 2016.  Distilled in 1981 and matured exclusively in sherry butt #164.

The box represents half of a scene from The Great Battle of Yashima.

Brora 1972 Rare Malt 22 Year Old / 58.7%

The Rare Malt Selection is a historic selection of single malt whiskies from operational and lost distilleries that were released by Diageo between 1995 and 2005.

It is often said that 1972 Broras are exceptional, there are five Rare Malt Brora 1972s and this is an example of one of them. The 1972 continued to be an important vintage when Diageo released the 40 year old with the same vintage. 

Since its closure in 1983 the popularity of Brora has soared, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an historic bottle.

Karuizawa 31 Year Old Sherry Cask #3667 / Golden Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

The 2 highly sought after releases were available to purchase by winners of a raffle hosted by The Whisky Exchange.

Aged for 31 years in sherry cask #3667 this bottle is number 132 of 225. 

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 31 Year Old Sherry Cask #3667 / Golden Geisha

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

The 2 highly saught after releases were available to purchase by winners of a raffle hosted by The Whisky Exchange.

Aged for 31 years in sherry cask #3667 this bottle is number 29 of 225. 

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1969 Single Cask 42 Year Old #8183

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim, this one perhaps more than most!

It is amazing that whiskies such as this have been bottled in recent years given how few casks of Karuizawa are remaining. There are now not many as old as this and we doubt there will be many (if any at all) that will match this age in the future.

Distilled in December 1969 and bottled 42 years later in August 2012, this is legendary cask #8183  which oddly is a 400 litre ex-bourbon cask.

Bowmore 1964 Duthie for Corti 22 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1964, this hails from the era of epic Bowmores. 

Bottled in 1986 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Bowmore 1964 Duthie for Corti 22 Year Old 75cl / US Import​

Distilled in 1964, this hails from the era of epic Bowmores. 

Bottled in 1986 by R.W Duthie & Co of Aberdeen for the Corti Brothers of Sacramento. 

Bowmore Bicentenary

Released in early 1979, this legendary bottling of Bowmore contains whisky vatted from a selection of casks distilled in 1964.  This Bicentenary release is widely considered to be one of the best Bowmore's ever bottled.

The selected casks were all matured exclusively in Bowmore's famous No.1 Vault, the original warehouse at the distillery, which dates back to 1779.

The bottle, bearing the Morrison clan coat of arms, is a replica of a hand blown decanter.

Please note that there is a defect with all Bowmore Bicentenary. The cork is very thin and held in place by the wax, the wax is soluble in whisky. This can create issues in transit where a bottle with no issues can start to leak, Whisky Auctioneer Ltd cannot be held liable for any leakage/damage caused whilst the bottle is in transit, including lots sent using Risk Free Shipping. Collection is advised.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #3620 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 280 bottles.

Karuizawa 1972 39 Year Old Single Cask #7038

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim.

Another cracking single cask from Karuizawa, distilled in 1972 and bottled 39 years later on the 4th October 2011. 

523 bottles were released.

Note marks on box.

Karuizawa 1981 Single Cask #6256 / TWE Geisha Label

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release of only 6 bottles was distilled in 1981 and bottled in 2010.

Produced from single first fill sherry cask #6256, which yielded 573 bottles.

This release was an exclusive bottling for The Whisky Exchange and features on the front label an image of a Geisha and map of Japan.

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #4201 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 358 bottles.

Karuizawa 1980 Golden Samurai

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

Distilled in 1980 and bottled in 2015, this was a dream dram at The Whisky Exchange's Whisky Show in London 2015. 

Rather than being put on general release, this was made available to attendees of the show (The Whisky Exchange is the retail arm of Speciality Drinks who are the sole distributor of Karuizawa in the UK). The attendees entered a raffle with the lucky few purchasing the bottle.

The front label depicts a Golden Samurai and the rear label tells the following tale : \"On the Nakasendo trail from Kyoto to Edo, when the shogun wielded real power in Japan, there was a place for Samurai Warriors, feudal lords and their servants to stop and take stock of their journey. A place to gather and unwind, to celebrate and steel themselves for the journey ahead. That place was Karuizawa.\"

Bottled at cask strength.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #3622 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 332 bottles.

Karuizawa 1984 Single Cask 30 Year Old #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings their unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.

Karuizawa 1979 Single Cask 35 Year Old #8187

Karuizawa produced outstanding whiskies, many of which have received international acclaim. They have released almost 300 single casks which are becoming increasingly rarer and rarer as demand soars.

This limited release was distilled in January 1979 and bottled in July 2014 after 35 years of maturation.

Produced from single ex-bourbon cask #8187.

Bottled at cask strength, exclusively for La Maison du Whisky, France.

Karuizawa 1984 30 Year Old Single Cask #7843 / Samurai

Karuizawa distillery was the smallest distillery in Japan. The distillery was established in 1955  on the slopes of Mount Asama, an active volcano. Karuizawa was mothballed in 2000 and the remaining stocks were thankfully ‘saved’ by Ichiro Akuto.   

Karuizwa’s style was that of a certain Speyside whisky, they almost exclusively used Golden Promise barley imported from Scotland and primarily matured whisky in sherry casks imported from Spain. The key to Karuizawa’s success was the hidden earthiness and peatiness that gave many of their legendary single cask bottlings it’s unique character.

The water source used in production has flowed through the volcanic lava rock and soil that surround the distillery, giving it a unique mineral quality. This high quality led Karuizawa to be the first whisky exported out of Japan but ultimately led to their downfall, as both Japan and the world were not ready to accept such a high quality spirit which was not produced in Scotland. As a result, the distillery was not financially viable, which resulted in a great loss for whisky drinkers but produced an interesting rarity for whisky collectors.

Karuizawa is unique, there are so few releases in the last couple of years of this legendary malt.

Distilled in 1984 and matured for 30 years until bottling in 2015, limited to only 458 bottles.