Whiskey Collection Records | The Most Comprehensive Guide to Karuizawa Whiskey "Geisha Series"

Geishas are one of the symbols of traditional Japanese culture, so some whisky merchants or independent bottlers have paired Karuizawa whiskies with labels depicting geishas, blending Japanese culture and whisky to launch a series of "Geisha Label" Karuizawa editions.

In recent years, the Karuizawa Geisha Label series has often sold at high prices at auctions, becoming a highly sought-after whisky among collectors.

Admittedly, the design of the Geisha labels is indeed unique and exquisite, mostly adopting the Ukiyo-e style with simple lines, bright colors, bold palettes, and the charm of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Today, let's appreciate 38 Karuizawa Geisha labels together and enjoy the oriental charm.

1) Karuizawa 1970 - #6227

Bottling quantity: 443 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 61.9%

2) Karuizawa 1971 - #7267

Bottling quantity: 467 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 62.8%

3) Karuizawa 1976 - #7818

Bottling quantity: 554 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 63.6%

4) Karuizawa 1977 - #4010

Bottling quantity: 427 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 65.9%

5) Karuizawa 1977 - #3584

Bottling quantity: 169, Sherry Cask, ABV: 64.1%

6) Karuizawa 1974 - 40 Years Old - #4560 - Blue Geisha Label

Bottling quantity: 192 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 58.8%

7) Karuizawa 1974 - 40 Years Old - #3626 - Gold Geisha Label

Bottling quantity: 392, Sherry Cask, ABV: 64.5%

8) Karuizawa 31 Years Old - #3555

Bottling quantity: 108 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 60.6%

9) Karuizawa 30 Years Old - #8606

Bottling quantity: 350 bottles, Bourbon Cask, ABV: 55.8%

10) Karuizawa 30 Years Old - #5347

Sherry Cask, ABV: 58.2%

11) Karuizawa 29 Years Old - #8897

Bourbon Cask, ABV: 53.9%

12) Karuizawa 1980 - #4376

Bottling quantity: 212 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 60.1%

13) Karuizawa 1981 - #6256

Sherry Cask, ABV: 57.5%

14) Karuizawa 1981 - #2042

Bottling quantity: 440 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 56.7%

15) Karuizawa 1981 - #2100

Bottling quantity: 409 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 60.4%

16) Karuizawa 1983 - #2656

Bottling quantity: 589 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 57.6%

17) Karuizawa 1982 - #2748

Sherry Cask, ABV: 56.1%

18) Karuizawa 1983 - #8333
Bottling quantity: 68 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 62.9%

19) Karuizawa 1983 - #2233
Bottling quantity: 460 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 59.4%

20) Karuizawa 1984 - #3186
Bottling quantity: 540 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 58%

21) Karuizawa 1990 - #679
Sherry Cask, ABV: 56.1%

22) Karuizawa 30 Years Old - #3619 - Qianlong
Bottling quantity: 282 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 60.6%

23) Karuizawa 35 Years Old - #8378 - Qianlong
Bottling quantity: 153 bottles, Bourbon Cask, ABV: 55.5%

24) Karuizawa 1999 - #2332
Bottling quantity: 312, Sherry Cask, ABV: 58.5%

25) Karuizawa 2000 - #2339
Bottling quantity: 225 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 61.1%

26) Karuizawa 2000 - #7721
Bottling quantity: 367 bottles, Sherry Cask

27) Karuizawa 1999 - #895
Bottling quantity: 320 bottles, Sherry Cask

28) Karuizawa 1991 - #259
Bottling quantity: 85 bottles, Sherry Cask

29) Karuizawa 35 Years Old - #8518 - Emerald Geisha
Bourbon Cask, ABV: 59.1%

30) Karuizawa 33 Years Old - #8908 - Emerald Geisha
Sherry Cask, ABV: 54.4%

31) Karuizawa 29 Years Old - Purple Magnolia Geisha
Sherry Cask, Bottling quantity: 60 bottles, ABV: 58.6%

32) Karuizawa 31 Years Old - Purple Magnolia Geisha
Sherry Cask, Bottling quantity: 60 bottles, ABV: 60.1%

33) Karuizawa 31 Years Old - Sapphire Geisha
Sherry Cask, Bottling quantity: 146 bottles, ABV: 58.9%

34) Karuizawa 36 Years Old - Sapphire Geisha
Sherry Cask, Bottling quantity: 105 bottles, ABV: 61.2%

35) Karuizawa 38 Years Old - #4348 - Pearl Geisha
Bottling quantity: 172 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 62.1%

36) Karuizawa 37 Years Old - #4056 - Pearl Geisha
Bottling quantity: 71 bottles, Sherry Cask, ABV: 56.9%

37) Karuizawa 31 Years Old - #3667 - Gold Geisha
Sherry Cask, ABV: 59.4%

38) Karuizawa 33 Years Old - #3579 - Gold Geisha
Sherry Cask, ABV: 63.4%

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A: The effect of Japanese whisky production halts continues to ferment, with recycling prices for discontinued whiskies like Yamazaki 25-year-old, Hibiki 30-year-old, and Karuizawa already exceeding six figures. Macallan Sherry Oak 18/25/30-year-old also maintains high liquidity in the secondary market. Send photos of your whiskies via WhatsApp 945307784 for an instant quote.

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Q: Does whisky continue to age after being bottled?

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Further Reading - You might be interested in

• 【Whisky Insight】Is the Macallan Sherry Oak Series' Price Increase Slowing Down? Professional Recyclers Advise on Strategies to Maintain Liquidity in the Secondary Market.
• 【Japanese Whisky Trends】Why does Yamazaki 25-Year-Old make connoisseurs reluctant to part with it? Analyzing the "Collectible in a Bottle" and its 2026 Recycling Window.
• Japanese Whisky "Discontinuation Effect" Ferments: Have Yamazaki 25-Year-Old and Hibiki 30-Year-Old Entered Their Optimal Realization Window for 2026?

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