{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1990-679","title":"Buying Karuizawa Geisha Series 1990 Distilled #679 Single Cask Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679: The Dual Identity of whisky and Art, Becoming Rarer with Age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa's Geisha Series and Noh Series bottles feature traditional Japanese art, giving the whiskies a dual collectible status as both a \"beverage\" and an \"artwork.\" This single cask, distilled in 1990 with cask number #679, comes from an early period when the distillery's production capacity had not yet shrunk. The liquid has been aged in the cask for over thirty years. With Karuizawa ceasing production in 2000 and the distillery being dismantled in 2011, the number of such early single casks circulating on the market will only continue to decrease, which is the most tangible value for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679 Brand Background and Buyer Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa, produced in Nagano Prefecture and operated by Mercian, is a closed \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e distillery. The Geisha Series features ukiyo-e geisha labels, combining Japanese aesthetics with whisky. It is one of the whisky brands with the highest single-bottle transaction prices globally, with rare single casks fetching over seven figures in HKD at Bonhams and Sotheby's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle Cask bottling means that all the liquid in the bottle comes from the same oak cask. The handwritten cask number and yield on the bottle and neck labels are exclusive hallmarks of the Geisha Series. Once a cask is sold out, it no longer exists, so #679 must be evaluated individually as a single cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679 Cask Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisky Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1990\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#679\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Theme\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUkiyo-e Geisha Label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe ABV, yield, and detailed cask type are based on the bottle inscription; handwritten details on the neck are exclusive to this single cask.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKaruizawa ceased production in 2000, and the distillery was dismantled in 2011, making it a discontinued Japanese whisky.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThirty Years of Aging: Why Supply is Decreasing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the maturation of raw spirit in casks, approximately 2 to 4% evaporates annually due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the aging period, the greater the loss, resulting in significantly less liquid bottled than initially filled into the cask. Raw spirits distilled in 1990 were not a market focus back then. Now, with rising brand value and dwindling supply, they have become a core target in the collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Resale Value of #679\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack Label and Importer Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete back label and international importer label, with paper and ink color matching the cask number label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing, torn, or inconsistent labels with bottle information.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Engraving and Cask Number Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear engraving, complete and legible cask number label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFaint engraving, worn or detached label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull fill level, unbroken seal, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, damaged seal, previously opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete original box, certificate, and numbered card.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box or certificate, lost accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679 Pre-Transaction Checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore inquiring about Karuizawa Geisha 1990 #679, take these photos\u003c\/b\u003e: Clearly photograph the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate. Send them via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll initially assess the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimate Karuizawa Geisha 1990 #679 based on actual condition\u003c\/b\u003e: If the Karuizawa Geisha 1990 #679 is an older or limited edition, we will verify each item of the version and accessories before arranging a transaction time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSame-day quotation and transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is satisfactory, we'll arrange a home visit or in-store meeting. After authentication, payment will be made on the spot in cash or via FPS.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions from Buyers about Karuizawa Geisha 1990 #679\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before appraisal of Karuizawa Geisha 1990 #679, should I gather all the box and certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box and certificate is certainly best; if you can't find them temporarily, we can still evaluate the bottle itself. Close-up photos of the limited theme, label design, box and certificate, seal, and bottle base are needed. The preservation of the label for themed versions often affects the price more than the whisky name itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What if the importer label on the back is damaged, can it still be accepted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: We can still evaluate it. Upon receiving the information, we will check if the paper and ink color of the back label, importer label, bottle engraving, and cask number label match. Consistency among these three is a basis for authenticity. A complete label will be more favorable for appraisal, while minor damage will be considered during the overall assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the \"artwork\" attribute of the Geisha Series help with the resale price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The design and significance of limited edition labels are factored into the valuation. The completeness of accessories (original box, certificate, numbered card) has a particularly significant impact on the final transaction price, so please provide photos of the outer box and certificate as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I have to come to your store for the transaction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not necessarily. We can arrange free on-site appraisal in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories, with immediate payment in cash or via FPS after authentication. If you prefer to visit our store, you are also welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only want to know the approximate resale price of Karuizawa Geisha 1990 #679, there's no need to bring the bottle out yet; simply take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, then send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. We will first verify the version based on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679 Similar Series Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679 can also be compared with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1991-259wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1991 Distilled #259 Single\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1984-3186wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1984 Distilled #3186\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1983-2233wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1983 Distilled #2233\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series is priced per cask. Before selling, it's worth comparing with other vintages and cask numbers in the same series:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%971999-2332%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1999 #2332 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%971999-895\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1999 #895 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4-%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%971991-259%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1991 #259 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1990 #679 Further Market Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more resale prices of Karuizawa vintages and cask numbers, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa Full Series Appraisal\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Resale Overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021847556313,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1990-_679.jpg?v=1691726919","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/buying-karuizawa-geisha-series-1990-distilled-679-single-cask-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}