{"product_id":"hanyuyu-sheng-fan-1991nian","title":"Recycle Hanyu Ichiban 1991","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHanyu Ichiban 1991: A Single Cask Mark of Hanyu's Mid-to-Late Period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Hanyu distillery ceased production in 2000, the remaining casks were progressively bottled and released. \"Ichiban\" is a main line within the Hanyu single cask series spearheaded by Ichiro Akuto. Distilled in 1991, it represents the more mature stage of Hanyu's whisky before its closure, featuring deep aging and limited availability. For sellers holding this bottle, the combination of ceased production and single cask status means that once sold, the exact same liquid will not reappear. This is precisely why it is consistently sought after in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Rarity of Hanyu Whisky: Its Origins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Hanyu ceased production in 2000, there were only about 400 casks of unblended whisky remaining at the distillery. Ichiro Akuto, founder of Chichibu Distillery, stepped in to rescue and preserve them. These limited single casks were later released in series such as the Playing Cards series and the Ichiban series. This premise of \"a fixed total number of casks, with one less every time one is used\" is the fundamental difference between Hanyu and most other Japanese whiskies that are still in mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cask bottling means that each bottle comes from a single oak barrel. The bottle usually indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and the number of bottles yielded. Once that cask is depleted, the exact same liquid becomes extinct. Furthermore, the liquid distilled in 1991 has undergone decades of maturation in the cask, during which about two to four percent of the liquid evaporated annually due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the aging period, the lower the final bottling volume, and thus the higher the scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHanyu Ichiban 1991 Collection Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Positioning\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\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHanyu ceased production in 2000, making it a discontinued Japanese single malt whisky.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled in 1991, representing Hanyu's mid-to-late period whisky profile.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cask bottling, primarily Japanese Mizunara or Sherry casks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRarity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited original casks, low bottling numbers, consistently strong demand in the secondary market.\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 Factors Affecting Hanyu Ichiban 1991 Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill level, seal, cork, label, original wooden box, and certificate — these five factors directly influence the appraisal. Before selling, we recommend taking clear photos from five angles (front, back, neck, base, outer box) to help us quickly verify the version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\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\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid remains high in the neck, no signs of evaporation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly low fill level, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, cork healthy and unbroken.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, cracked cork, previously opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number, distillation and bottling years clearly legible, no yellowing or water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowed, torn, greasy stains.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete with original wooden box and factory certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate, water damage.\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\u003eWhisky Buyback Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhatsApp Photo for Initial Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five-angle photos to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and we will provide an estimated range based on current market rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eArrange for Appraisal\u003c\/b\u003e: We can arrange for on-site assessment at your location in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, or Macau, or at our store, to verify the fill level, cask number, and condition of each item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eImmediate Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Upon confirmation, payment will be settled on the spot via cash or FPS transfer, with complete confidentiality.\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: Between the Hanyu Ichiban series and the Playing Cards series, which has a higher valuation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth series have their own collector appeal, so a generalization cannot be made. The Ichiban series is marked by consecutive years, while the Playing Cards series is centered on completing sets. The actual price depends on the individual cask number, bottling year, and label theme. We recommend checking the current market price for each bottle individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What are the advantages of private selling compared to auction houses?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrivate transactions allow for immediate cash payment, eliminating the need to wait several months for an auction to conclude. There are no public sales records, and no auction house commissions to deduct. For sellers who prioritize efficiency and privacy, this is usually more cost-effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes fluctuate over time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHanyu is an actively traded item consistently monitored by international auction houses, and its transaction price fluctuates with market conditions. Our quotes reflect the current transaction range, not outdated prices, hence there may be reasonable discrepancies when inquiring at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eThe secondary market price of Hanyu varies due to release year, label version, and maturation cask differences. Below are the Hanyu models we primarily buy back; you can compare them with the version you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-king-1\"\u003eHanyu Playing Cards Series King of Spades Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-queen\"\u003eHanyu Playing Cards Series Queen of Hearts Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-8-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Playing Cards Series 8 of Clubs Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-queen-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Playing Cards Series Queen of Clubs Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-1\"\u003eHanyu Playing Cards Series 10 of Diamonds Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for other Hanyu years and versions, please browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Hanyu buyback models\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore 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 series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463475560665,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/8_2.jpg?v=1665480198","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hanyuyu-sheng-fan-1991nian","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}