Sell Your Karuizawa Whisky
Top prices paid for the legendary 'Silent' distillery of Japan.
Karuizawa is the 'Port Ellen' of Japan—a closed distillery whose remaining stock is liquid gold. We purchase all authentic Karuizawa releases.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- Karuizawa Single Casks (All Vintages)
- Karuizawa Noh Releases
- Karuizawa Geisha Series
- Karuizawa 1960/1963/1964 Vintages
- Karuizawa Spirit of Asama
- Karuizawa Golden Promise
- Mercian Karuizawa Bottlings
What We Do Not Buy
- Counterfeit bottles (Authentication required)
- Refilled bottles
- Empty bottles
- Broken seals
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label high-res
- Back label showing Cask # and Bottle #
- Capsule/Wax condition close-up
- Box/Hang-tag presence
- Provenance documents (receipts, auction history)
Condition Factors
- -Provenance: Authenticity is the #1 factor. We need to trace the history.
- -Fill Level: Critical for 30+ year old bottles.
- -Seal: Many Karuizawas have fragile wax seals or older capsules.
- -Box/Tags: Original wooden boxes and hang tags are essential for full value.
Pricing Factors
- -Series: 'Noh' and 'Geisha' labels command premiums over plain labels.
- -Vintage: The 1960s vintages are investment grade assets.
- -Bottler: Number One Drinks Company releases are the gold standard.
- -Cask Type: Sherry cask Karuizawa is the signature profile.
Common Questions
How do I know if mine is real?
We verify cask numbers against known databases and inspect high-res photos. Physical inspection is usually required for payment.
What is the 'Noh' series?
Bottling featuring Japanese Noh theatre masks on the label. Extremely collectible.
Do you buy open Karuizawa?
No. The risk is too high.
What is 'Spirit of Asama'?
A vatting of Karuizawa casks. It is less expensive than single casks but still valuable.
How much is it worth?
Prices range from $2,000 to over $50,000 depending on the bottle. Get a custom quote.
Do you buy 'Rouge Cask'?
Yes, red wine cask finishes are interesting but trade differently than the sherry bombs.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.