Archives des #karuizawa - Baghera/Blog https://www.bagherawines-blog.com/tag/karuizawa/ LEADING EUROPEAN FINE WINE AUCTIONEER • GENEVA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:45 +0000 fr-FR hourly 1 wine o’clock #120 https://www.bagherawines-blog.com/wine-oclock-120/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:04 +0000 https://www.bagherawines-blog.com/?p=8722 Cocktail party! One might think that offering spirits at auction is more difficult—especially as the warmer season approaches. Not at all: you’ve […]

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Cocktail party!

One might think that offering spirits at auction is more difficult—especially as the warmer season approaches. Not at all: you’ve felt it just as we have—the season of terraces and long evenings in the garden is here!

Our online "wine o’clock" #120 auction presents a superb selection of spirits, and we’ve taken the opportunity to guide you through this catalogue from a cocktail perspective, perfect for your aperitifs and late evenings outdoors.


Here is our “Made in Baghera” selection!

The Highball

Refreshing, crisp, and extremely elegant.

To make it, you’ll need:

- 50 ml whisky

- 150 ml sparkling water (some prefer a sweeter version with chilled soda)

- A twist of lemon for garnish

- Use a tumbler or long drink glass
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What should you bid on?


Lot 156: Mars Komagatake, Limited Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 2018

Lot 157: The Chita, Single Grain Whisky (for a smoother version)

The Boulevardier

A great alternative to the ever-popular Negroni: for those who enjoy bitterness but prefer bourbon over gin.


You’ll need:

- 3 cl bourbon

- 3 cl vermouth

- 3 cl Campari

- A small orange twist to scent the rim, left casually in the glass
. Use a whisky glass.


What should you bid on?

Lot 149: Blanton's, The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Lot 150: Assortment of Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel's & Blanton's Whiskies.

Lot 150 is, in my opinion, the perfect choice to compare Woodford Reserve and Blanton’s.

The Old Fashioned

The day has faded, dinner is over—why not end the evening with an Old Fashioned? You think it’s out of season? Not at all! Did you know that in Louisville, Kentucky, they even celebrate an Old Fashioned Day in June? That was more than enough to convince us.


You’ll need:
- 5 cl bourbon (or rye whiskey)

- 2–3 dashes of Angostura bitters

- 1 sugar cube
- A whisky glass—perhaps the same as before…!

What should you bid on?
Lot 74: Domaines Des Hautes Glaces “Ceros” Single Rye – Organic Whisky


Why?
Its characteristic rye notes, enhanced by aging in Jura Vin Jaune casks, bring beautifully suited aromas of candied and dried fruits.

The Manhattan

It makes you want to toast to sunny days—and maybe even pick up smoking again.


You’ll need:

- 4 cl whisky

- 2 cl sweet (red) vermouth

- 1 dash of Angostura bitters

- A maraschino cherry (essential)

- A cocktail glass or a more rounded Nick & Nora glass


What should you bid on?

Lot 89: Assortment of The Dalmore, Port Charlotte, Ardbeg, Longrow & Glenmorangie Whiskies
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Why?
This selection is highly appealing, featuring The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve—aged in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks—bringing notes of cinnamon, red fruits, and vanilla, ideal for imagining a silky Manhattan that pairs perfectly with after-dinner cigars.

Alternatively, the “Tale of Forest” offers a more botanical take, with whisky distilled using forest herbs—for a bolder reinterpretation.

Happy bidding! 

La fête aux cocktails

On pourrait croire qu’il est plus difficile de proposer des spiritueux aux enchères, à plus forte raison quand la belle saison approche. Que nenni : vous l’avez senti comme nous, la saison des terrasses ou des longues soirées au jardin est lancée !

La vente en-ligne "wine o’clock" #120 vous propose une très belle sélection de spiritueux et nous avons saisi l’occasion de vous proposer une lecture de ce catalogue sous l’angle des cocktails pour accompagner vos apéritifs et autres fins de soirées en extérieur.
Voici donc notre sélection Made in Baghera

Le Highball

Désaltérant, frais et extrêmement élégant il vous faudra pour le réaliser :


- 50ml de Whisky

- 15cl d’eau pétillante (certains préferent la version plus sucrée accompagné d’un soda frais)

- Un zeste de Citron pour la garniture.

- Choisissez un verre Tumbler ou Long Drink.


On enchérit sur quoi ?

Lot 156 : Mars Komagatake, Limited Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 2018

Lot 157 : The Chita, Single Grain Whisky (pour une version plus douce)

Le Boulevardier

Voici une belle alternative au Negroni qui a le vent en poupe : pour ceux qui aiment l’amertume mais préfèrent le Bourbon au Gin.


Il vous faut :

- 3cl de Bourbon

- 3cl de Vermouth

- 3cl de Campari

- Le petit Zeste d’orange pour parfumer le bord à laisser reposer négligemment dans votre verre

- Choisissez un verre à Whisky


On enchérit sur quoi ?
Lot 149 : Blanton's, The Orginal Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Lot 150 : Assortment of Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel's & Blanton's Whiskies
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Le Lot 150 est selon moi le choix parfait qui permet de tester la différence entre le Woodford réserve et le Blanton’s

Le Old Fashioned

Le Jour a décliné, le repas est terminé, pourquoi ne pas conclure la soirée avec un Old Fashioned ? Pas de saison selon vous? Pas du tout ! Saviez vous qu'à Louisville au Kentucky ont même un old Fashioned Day en juin? Il n'en fallait pas plus pour nous convaincre.

Il vous faudra :

- 5cl de Bourbon (ou de Rye Whiskey)
- 
2 ou 3 traits d’Angostura Bitters

- 1 Morceau de sucre de canne
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- Dans un verre à Whisky, peut-être le même que celui d’avant…!


On enchérit sur quoi ?

Lot 74 : Domaines Des Hautes Glaces 'Ceros' Single Rye - Organic Whisky


Pourquoi ?
Car ses notes caractéristiques de seigle, sublimées par un élevage en fûts de Vin jaune du jura permet d’apporter des arômes de fruits confits et de fruits secs parfaitement opportuns.

Le Manhattan

Il donne envie de trinquer aux beaux jours et de se remettre à la clope.


Il vous faudra :

- 4cl de Whisky

- 2cl de Vermouth rouge

- 1 trait d’angostura bitters

- Une cerise au marasquin (obligatoire)

- Un verre à cocktail ou Nick&Nora, plus arrondi.


On enchérit sur :

Lot 89 : Assortment of The Dalmore, Port Charlotte, Ardbeg, Longrow & Glenmorangie Whiskies


Pourquoi ?
Parce qu’il propose une sélection qui fait envie entre : Le Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, whisky vieilli en fûts fde chêne blanc américain ex-Bourbon, barriques Cabernet Sauvignon et fûts Matusalem Oloroso Sherry qui permettent d’apporter des arômes de cannelle, de fruits rouges et vanille pour imaginer un Manhattan soyeux qui pourra s’accorder aux cigares de fin de soirée.

Mais le "Tale Of Forest” proposerait une version plus botanique, avec un Whisky distillé avec des herbes des bois, pour une réinterprétation plus audacieuse !

A vos enchères !

highlights

Lot 156
Mars Komagatake
Limited Single Malt
Japanese Whisky
2018
1 Bottle | chf 80 – 160

Lot 157
The Chita
Single Grain Whisky
NV
6 Bottles| chf 80 – 200

Lot 149
Blanton's
The Orginal  Single Barrel
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
NV
3 Bottles | chf 80 – 160

Lot 150
Assortment of Woodford Reserve
Jack Daniel's & Blanton's Whiskies
NV
5 Various | chf 200 – 400

Lot 74
Domaines Des Hautes Glaces
Ceros' Single Rye - Organic Whisky
NV
1 Bottle | chf 80 – 160

Lot 89
Assortment of The Dalmore,
Port Charlotte, Ardbeg,
Longrow & Glenmorangie Whiskies
NV
6 Bottles | chf 220 – 440
consult the CATALOGUE

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Online “wine o’clock” #120
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Tuesday 21st of April 2026
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]]> 5 whiskies to acquire & drink before you die! https://www.bagherawines-blog.com/5-whiskies-to-acquire-drink-before-you-die/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:37:01 +0000 http://bagherablog.go-dev.ovh/?p=319 A legend of the whisky world, the Port Ellen distillery opened in 1824 and produced incredible peaty nectars until it tragically ceased production in 1983.

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Legendary whiskies…
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Port Ellen “Special Release” 15-bottle collection

A legend of the whisky world, the Port Ellen distillery opened in 1824 and produced incredible peaty nectars until it tragically ceased production in 1983. Today, Port Ellen’s  name is coupled with highly-prized beverages of the word. Available stocks are dwindling¦ and prices rising, for two straightforward reasons: its scarcity and the unforgettable delicacy of its peaty aromas.

This 15-bottle collection includes the 15th first Port Ellen annual expressions sold by distillery owner Diageo as part of its Special Releases series, all distilled in 1978 or 1979. These bottles from the annual releases programme rarely come to auction. Thus, being able to purchase 15 releases is very unusual, and it should captivate interest from worldwide collectors.

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White Bowmore 1964, 43yo

Nested alongside the breathtaking shore of Loch Indaal (Islay), the distillery was established in 1779 and still produces some of the finest single malt Scotch whiskies.

The iconic White Bowmore is the second of the limited trilogy edition, the first being the Black and the third the Gold. Distilled in November 1964 and bottled more than 43 years later in 2008 (only 732 bottles), this 43-year-old single malt matured in bourbon barrels, is a luscious and youthful nectar, offering redolences of tropical fruit, honey, and vanilla.

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Karuizawa 1981, 33 yo

Opened in 1955 in Miyota, Japan, the Karuizawa distillery housed 4 small stills and imported barley from Scotland to create their whisky, which was then often aged in Sherry casks. In the 1970s its whisky became destined for both single malt as well as blends. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Karuizawa appeared as a single malt, and it began to pick up a reputation in Japan, although very little left the country.

Unfortunately, the whisky market was not as buoyant in Japan as today, and despite its popularity, in 2001 Karuizawa closed, the UK company Number One Drinks purchasing the remaining whisky stocks.

This 33yo old Karuizawa takes us on an oriental journey, from tea spices, caramel, oranges and citrus fragrances, to endearing camphor and kumquat aromas, ending on a lingering spicy and balanced finish like no other. Mythical!

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Lagavulin 1976, 30 yo

Situated in a small bay near the south coast of Islay near the ruins of Dunyveg Castle, Lagavulin distillery is thought to be one of the longest established distilleries in the country. Peated malt, slow distillation and long maturation together ensure Lagavulin develops a complex, rich, peaty character recognized world-wide as one of the finest distilleries on Islay Island.

This highly sought-after bottle of Lagavulin, the oldest official release until the 37 year old from the same vintage came along  was distilled in 1976 and released within Diageo's Super Premium selection back in 2006. It caused a storm when it came out. A must-have on every serious whisky collector’s wish list !

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Brora 1977, 24 yo

Originally known as Clynelish, the sadly long lost Brora distillery became a victim of its own success when a new distillery was built alongside to increase capacity on the eve of the downturn of the late 70s/early 80s. The new distillery took over the name, the old distillery was renamed and, business moving at idle speed, it ceased activity in 1983.

This rare collectable bottle from the silent distillery Brora is a limited edition: The Rare Malts are a series of Diageo cask-strength releases, designed to show off some of the lesser-known whiskies in its empire. This 24 years old single malt whisky was distilled in 1977 and bottled at natural cask strength in October 2001. A huge and powerful malt with savorous, waxy and coastal notes with a meaty intensity. Another must-have!

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“Mr. Bordsky” Wine o’clock
Tuesday 12th November, 2 pm on the dot

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“Mr. Bordow” Wine o’clock
Wednesday 13th November, 2 pm on the dot

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