{"product_id":"da-liang-shou-gou-shan-qi-yamazaki-1984xue-li-tong","title":"Large-scale acquisition of Yamazaki 1984 sherry barrels","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask: Why it's Considered a Top-Tier Old Sherry Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask is a single sherry cask whisky filled in 1984. The year 1984 itself carries significant weight – it was the inaugural year for Yamazaki 12 Year Old. Furthermore, sherry casks are Yamazaki's most iconic and core cask type, imparting deep dried fruit, tannin, and nutty notes to the spirit. A single cask whisky that combines a landmark vintage with a core cask type is inherently extremely limited in quantity, which is why it has long been regarded as a top-tier representative in collector circles. For current owners, the more irreplaceable it is, the more secure their bargaining power when selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Deep Connection Between Yamazaki and Sherry Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamazaki Distillery, part of Suntory, is one of Japan's representative \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e distilleries. Its six uniquely shaped stills allow for diverse original spirit styles, providing the foundation for long-term maturation in various cask types. Among these, sherry casks have consistently been a cornerstone of Yamazaki's flavor profile: having previously held Spanish sherry, they allow the spirit to absorb rich and complex layers over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's market popularity can be seen from several key points: in 2003, Yamazaki 12 Year Old won gold at the ISC, heralding the international debut of Japanese whisky; in 2014, Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named the world's best by Jim Murray, and attention to sherry cask versions has remained high ever since. For old whiskies like the 1984, which were filled early and are sherry cask expressions, no new stock can be replenished, and the existing quantity will only decrease over time – this is precisely the leverage held by sellers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Core Status of Sherry Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki's traditional core cask type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevious Fill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSpanish Sherry (PX, Oloroso)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Contribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDark dried fruits, tannins, nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1984 Cask Fill Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCorresponds to the inaugural year of Yamazaki 12 Year Old\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Evaluation Points Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe older the vintage and the more iconic the cask type, the more carefully authentication is required. Before selling, it's advisable to prepare the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity Verification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCarefully cross-reference single cask certificates and label details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck for the original Paulownia wood box and numbered certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level \u0026amp; Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eObserve fill level, condition of the seal, and cork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStable demand among top collectors; sales channels primarily auctions or brokers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOnline Preliminary Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the bottle's front and back, fill level, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e for a reference price within minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIn-person Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is suitable, we arrange an appraisal at our store or at your location. Upon confirmation, payment is made immediately via cash or FPS. The entire process is confidential, and appointments can be made across Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What is the difference between the 1984 Sherry Cask on this page and the Suntory Kinka 1984 Sherry Cask?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kinka 1984 refers to early Suntory sherry cask versions with the Kinka (golden flower) emblem, often bottled as whole casks; the 1984 Sherry Cask on this page could be an old whisky subsequently bottled from a single cask. The actual distinction depends on the bottle label. You can send us photos for assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will prolonged storage of old sherry cask whisky affect its purchase value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs long as the bottle is perfectly sealed, it can theoretically be stored for a long time. However, older whiskies are more prone to fill level drop and seal aging. It's advisable to check the bottle condition before selling; the better the condition, the more stable the valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--nl--\/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes vary each time I inquire?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransactions for these early single cask old whiskies are infrequent, and each transaction influences the reference price range. Our quotes will closely align with current market conditions and the actual item's condition, rather than using past prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--nl--\/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp for instant quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are significant valuation differences between different vintages, cask types, and label versions. It's beneficial to identify the version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Ehakushu-15%E5%B9%B4%E8%92%B8%E7%95%99%E6%89%80%E6%A8%BD%E5%87%BA%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu 15 Year Old Distillery Cask Strength Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Ehakushu%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1992-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1992 Single Cask Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801993%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1993 Single Cask Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1996-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1996 Single Cask Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Esherry-cask-2013\"\u003eHakushu SHERRY CASK 2013 Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market trends for different vintages and versions, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Hakushu buyback models\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky full series valuations\u003c\/a\u003e, or enter the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108659359961,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1984_-180ML.jpg?v=1695801838","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/da-liang-shou-gou-shan-qi-yamazaki-1984xue-li-tong","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}