{"product_id":"回收羽生-撲克牌系列-malt-king","title":"Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Series King of Hearts Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKing of Hearts: The richest-bodied King among the four\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Hanyu Playing Cards series, the King represents the highest rank across the four suits, consistently leading in market value. The King of Hearts, known for its rounded and robust sherry cask character, is considered by collectors to be the \"most approachable\" among the four Kings. Consequently, each appearance at auction elevates the overall attention on the entire Card Series. For sellers holding this particular card, its inherent buzz is a strong bargaining chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe legend of Hanyu Distillery and the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHanyu Distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, ceased production and closed down in 2000, making its original spirits a rare commodity. Ichiro Akuto, the third-generation owner, could not bear to see the remaining spirits in the distillery scattered. Over ten years (from 2005 to 2014), he meticulously bottled each cask as a \"single card from a deck of playing cards,\" creating this iconic series of Japanese \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e single cask whiskies. Each cask matured independently without blending, and the King of Hearts originates from one such sherry cask. Once the cask was empty, no identical liquid remained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKing of Hearts Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics of this card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRank \/ Suit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKing (Hearts)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeries often described as distilled in 1985 (based on bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMainly sherry butt (mostly single cask, cask strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask Bottling, cask number stated on the bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRarity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eExtremely rare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether traded individually or as a complete set, King cards command the highest prices, and their exposure at international auctions is among the highest in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarket Depth and Auction Records\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe market depth of the Hanyu Playing Cards series far surpasses that of ordinary Japanese whiskies: In addition to the complete set fetching over seven million Hong Kong dollars at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2019, setting a new auction record for Japanese whisky at the time, individual cards continue to circulate through international auction houses such as Sotheby's, Whisky Era, and Bonhams. Multi-channel, multi-year transaction data provides clear market benchmarks for the valuation of King cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Resale Price of King of Hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation 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\u003eHeart Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRich warm red tone, prominent golden outline of heart scepter.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGolden outline printed too solidly, lacking depth, or yellowed\/damp.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLiquid maintained at the bottleneck.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLower fill level, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIntact seal, healthy cork without cracks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, loose cork.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask and Bottle Numbers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear engravings, consistent with certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlurred numbers, inconsistent with accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box \/ Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete wooden box and certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main color of the King of Hearts label is warm red, and the golden outline of the king's heart scepter is a key point for authentication – fakes often print the gold too solidly, losing its three-dimensional effect. Any single deficiency will only result in a grading deduction, not necessarily a rejection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare your King of Hearts for sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet an estimated price for your King of Hearts\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have an outer box, certificate, or old purchase records, please include those as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck the market range for your King of Hearts\u003c\/b\u003e: Provide close-up photos of the specific theme, label design, box\/certificate, seal, and bottle base. The condition of the label for themed editions often influences the price more than the bottle's name itself. We will then reply with a potential selling range based on market demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions Before Selling King of Hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the King of Hearts rank among the four Kings in terms of market value?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The King is the highest rank in the series, generally leading in market value. The King of Hearts, due to its appealing sherry cask style and high topicality, enjoys particularly stable market attention. After receiving your information, actual quotes will be compared with weekly transaction data from various auction houses to provide a reference range close to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does storing a sherry cask King of Hearts for many years affect the quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Whisky has a high alcohol content, so as long as it remains unopened, the seal is intact, and it's stored in a cool, dry place, it will not deteriorate even after decades. The longer it has been out of production, the rarer the original condition, which actually benefits the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How can I get an accurate valuation for this King of Hearts I have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Simply stating the name of the whisky is usually not enough. It's best to take clear photos of the fill level, seal, and any accessories. Buyers will first look at the playing card, vintage, cask number, and label condition. The more complete the information, the more accurate the valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're preparing to sell your King of Hearts, take clear photos of the bottle, outer box, and certificate separately and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. If the price is suitable, we can then arrange a home visit or meeting at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Hanyu Playing Card Singles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent ranks, suits, and cask types directly affect the valuation. 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