{"product_id":"hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazakizheng-liu-suo-1991dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"1991 single cask of raw spirit from the Yamazaki Distillery Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1991 General Single Cask: Another SKU from the Beginning of the Nineties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1991 marked Yamazaki's entry into the nineties. This general single cask genshu (cask strength) is drawn from a single oak cask, undiluted, with an ABV typically between 50 and 60%. It's important to note that this page refers to another SKU of the 1991 distillery general single cask, which is a different batch from the 1991 Sherry Cask. Although both were barreled in 1991, their cask types and bottling records are not the same. The scarcity of single casks lies precisely in this: once an entire cask is sold out, the exact same liquid will no longer be available, which is also the most concrete bargaining chip for sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarket Position and Collection Focus of Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii at the foot of Mount Tenno, on the outskirts of Kyoto, laying its foundation with pristine water sources and moderate humidity. After decades of accumulation, Yamazaki's international standing was fully established in the 21st century: in 2003, Yamazaki 12 Year Old won its first gold medal at the ISC, and demand has climbed year by year; in 2014, the Single Malt Sherry Cask was rated the best whisky in the world by Jim Murray, pushing the prices and attention of the entire series to new heights. Single casks barreled in the early nineties, though unremarkable at the time, are now highly sought after in the collection market due to brand appreciation and dwindling availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1991 General Single Cask Specifications at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Whisky • Single Cask Genshu\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Entry Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1991\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVaries by batch (Sherry, Bourbon, Mizunara, White Oak have all appeared)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask strength, approximately 50 to 60% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Aging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVaries by bottling year, mostly 15 to 30 years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCheck These Items Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple SKUs from 1991, and it's essential to confirm which one you have before valuation. The following table lists key points we always check before buyback:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod of Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type Indication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront or back label specifies the type of aging cask (to distinguish general from sherry cask SKUs)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBack label printed with single cask number (six digits)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBack label \"Bottled YYYY\", to estimate actual aging period\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWhether the Paulownia wood box and single cask certificate are complete\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1991 Single Cask Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhotos of Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate, then WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. An approximate value can usually be determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki 1991 Single Cask Valuation Based on Actual Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving photos, we first check if the Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask is original and unopened. Then, considering that buyers highly value the vintage, cask type, and old label style, especially for Mizunara or single cask versions, we price accordingly to avoid crude estimations based solely on the whisky name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSame-day Quote and Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is agreeable, we arrange for an on-site or in-store inspection. After verification, payment is settled immediately in cash or via FPS. Appointments can be made for Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau, with full confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store. Can I get an initial valuation for Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask based on photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, you can. If the photos are clear, we can differentiate the version and provide an approximate value. A final check will be done with the physical item before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the difference between the 1991 General Single Cask and the 1991 Sherry Cask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The general version may correspond to various cask types like Bourbon, Mizunara, etc., while the Sherry Cask strictly refers to the single sherry cask version. Both were barreled in 1991, but their cask types and bottling records differ, so valuations need to be made separately, and prices depend on their respective batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 1991 the year before the first release of Yamazaki 18 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 1991 and 1992 can be considered twin vintages to the first release of Yamazaki 18 Year Old. The whisky reserves from both years carry that historical context, and the market has always paid attention to single casks from these two vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: After twenty or thirty years, will the quality of the whisky have deteriorated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Whisky has a high alcohol content, so as long as it's unopened, the seal is intact, and it's stored in a cool, dry place, it will not spoil even after decades. The longer it's aged and the rarer its original condition, the more advantageous it is for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Yamazaki 1991 Single Cask you wish to sell, please take clear photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box\/certificate, then WhatsApp them to 46135750. The more complete the information, the closer the quote will usually be to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1991 Single Cask Related Models Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore selling, you can compare with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-zheng-liu-suo-1992dan-tong-yuan-jiu\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1992 Single Cask\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazakizheng-liu-suo-1990dan-tong-yuan-jiu\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1990 Single Cask\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-zheng-liu-suo-1993dan-tong-yuan-jiu\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1993 Single Cask\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same Yamazaki model may fall into different valuation ranges due to vintage, label version, and aging cask differences. Before selling, comparing your version's market position will give you a better understanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyanazaki-18%E5%B9%B42017%E6%B0%B4%E6%A8%93%E6%A8%B1%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eProfessional Buyback Price for Yamazaki 18 Year Old 2017 Mizunara Cask Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801999%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6%E8%8B%B1%E9%9B%84%E6%A8%99%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eBuyback Price for Yamazaki Distillery 1999 Sherry Cask \"Hero Label\" Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-suntory-pure-malt-gold\"\u003ehigh-value Buyback for Yamazaki Suntory Pure Malt Gold Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki1997%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eBuyback Price for Yamazaki Distillery 1997 Single Cask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801993%E5%A4%A7%E8%B1%A1%E6%A8%99%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eBuyback Price for Yamazaki Distillery 1993 \"Elephant Label\" Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1991 Single Cask Further Reading and Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more Yamazaki vintages and versions, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull List of Yamazaki Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also explore the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eComplete Japanese Whisky Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108653396185,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1991-_-Yamazaki-1991-Single-Cask.jpg?v=1695801313","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/1991-single-cask-of-raw-spirit-from-the-yamazaki-distillery-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}