Recycling of HIBIKI Hibiki 21-Year-Old Kutani Yakise Eikakakumon Shita-shaped Bottle

Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani Ware Iroe Kasumi Tsuru Bun Shimo Kabura Gata Bottle: The Auspicious Bird in the Mists

"Kasumi Tsuru" refers to cranes flying amidst morning mist or haze, one of the most ethereal motifs in classical Japanese painting. "Shimo Kabura Gata" (下蕪形) is a traditional ceramic vessel shape, with a narrow top and round bottom, resembling an inverted turnip. The Kasumi Tsuru (mist crane) motif on a Shimo Kabura Gata bottle evokes an atmosphere of "divine birds residing in sacred vessels," making it the most mysterious design in the Hibiki 21 Year Old Kutani ware series.

Hibiki Brand and Market Background

Hibiki's blending craftsmanship incorporates plum wine cask-matured whiskies, imbuing the spirit with a unique rounded fruit sweetness – a flavor profile difficult for other blended whisky brands to replicate.

Multiple age statements in the Hibiki series (12, 17, 21, and 30 years) have been discontinued or have seen significant reductions in supply, leading to a continuous tightening of annual market circulation and a steady increase in secondary market prices.

The 21-year aging period allows the liquid to fully absorb the flavors of the cask while maintaining sufficient original character, making it considered the "golden age range" by many collectors.

Elements of the Thematic Design

Appreciation of Form and Craftsmanship

Selling Process

1. Initial Photo Evaluation: Send five-angle photos of the bottle via WhatsApp to 46135750, including any version information you have.
2. Arrange for Collection: We can meet at your location or our store in Hong Kong (including outlying islands), Kowloon, New Territories, or Macau. Payment in cash/FPS will be made immediately after appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between "Kasumi Tsuru" and a regular "Tsuru Bun" (crane motif)?

A: A regular Tsuru Bun features the crane itself as the sole theme; Kasumi Tsuru adds a mist (haze) background, creating a more mysterious atmosphere and requiring greater craftsmanship.

Q: Is the Shimo Kabura Gata bottle fragile?

A: The Shimo Kabura Gata, with its narrow top and round bottom, has a stable center of gravity and is relatively resistant to tipping; however, the neck is slender, so when moving it, grasp the lower part of the bottle body.

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More Hibiki Models for Collection

There are often significant price differences between different batches and label versions of Hibiki series within the same year. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively collecting, for your reference to identify the market range of your bottle:

• HIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani Style Pine, Bamboo, Plum Motif Chignon Bottle Hong Kong Professional Valuation Buyback Price
• HIBIKI 30 Year Old Kacho (Flower and Bird) Edition Buyback Price
• HIBIKI 21 Year Old Arita Ware Iroe Tsubaki Shibagaki Motif Tsutsu-gata Bottle Buyback Price
• Professional Collection HIBIKI 35 Year Old Sandaime Tokuda Yasokichi Whisky Buyback Price
• HIBIKI Deep Harmony Limited Edition Whisky Buyback Price

Hibiki Collection Extended Information

To learn more about market trends for different vintages and versions of Hibiki, please visit Hibiki Collection Latest Quotes. You can also refer to Japanese Whisky Collection Models Overview, or enter the Japanese Whisky Encyclopedia series.

Selling for the first time? We recommend referring to WhatsApp On-site Appointment, About the Whisky Team, or directly to our Auction-Grade Appraisal Process.

This spirit has been aged in oak barrels, with barrel notes intertwining with malt aromas, presenting the typical complexity of single malt whisky.

Flavor description: Floral and fruity aromas with a hint of honey upon opening, transitioning to vanilla and cinnamon from the oak barrel in the mid-palate, with a long finish and a touch of light smoke.