{"product_id":"hibiki-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji","title":"Hibiki 17 Year Old Suntory Japanese Whisky Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy has Hibiki 17 been sought after for so many years? The halo of awards and movie endorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki 17 Years is a frequent award-winner among the Hibiki age statements, having repeatedly won gold medals in international competitions such as the ISC and IWSC. It also gained recognition in the European and American markets due to its appearance in the movie \"Lost in Translation.\" As Hibiki series age statement whiskies are progressively discontinued or have their supply reduced, original and complete Hibiki 17 Year bottles are becoming increasingly rare in the market. This page will help you determine the market positioning of your bottle by examining its blending craftsmanship and tasting characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Brand Context and Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki 17 Years is a \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt. It is crafted by the chief blender using malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain whiskies from Chita. One of its highly recognizable features is the use of Mizunara oak-aged malt whisky, which imparts sandalwood and oriental woody notes. Compared to the fuller-bodied 21-year-old, the 17-year-old is smoother and easier to drink, hence it has a stable demand from both drinkers and collectors. For sellers, the discontinuation trend combined with its award-winning reputation provides a solid foundation for its value in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Blended Whisky Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Original Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Contribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalt Whisky (17+ years)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki, Hakushu\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMain body\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalt Whisky (Umeshu Cask)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMellow fruity notes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalt Whisky (Mizunara Cask)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriental woody notes, sandalwood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Whisky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChita\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmoothness\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Tasting Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 17 Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGolden with amber hues\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHoney, sandalwood, fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBalanced and mellow, easier to drink than the 21-year-old\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium length, with oriental notes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting Hibiki 17 Resale Price\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\u003eOuter Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBox intact, clear printing, no moisture damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, worn box corners, mold.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear text, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePeeling, oil stains, tears.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeal unbroken, healthy cork, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEarly edition, special label, limited packaging.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLater regular edition, no special markings.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Prepare Hibiki 17 for Resale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet an approximate quote for Hibiki 17 first\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of 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. No need to bring the bottle out yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfirm the Hibiki 17 version first\u003c\/b\u003e: For the same Hibiki 17, old labels, new labels, limited editions, or differences in box certificates can lead to price variations. We will clarify the version before providing a quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHome visit or in-store appointment\u003c\/b\u003e: After scheduling, a appraiser will inspect the item on-site and settle payment immediately with cash or FPS. Appointments can be made for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions Before Reselling Hibiki 17\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I want to resell Hibiki 17, which photos are most crucial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The front, back label, fill level, seal, bottle bottom, and box certificate are most useful. Make sure to clearly photograph the front and back labels, fill level, all 24 facets of the bottle, the seal, and the outer box. If it's an old label or special edition, also include details of the bottle bottom and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Did the \"Lost in Translation\" movie exposure affect the Hibiki 17 market?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It has certain historical significance. After the movie was released in 2003, Hibiki 17's popularity in Europe and America significantly increased, contributing to the brand's internationalization. This buzz remains one of the reasons for its popularity in overseas markets even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do you still purchase Hibiki 17 without an outer box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we do. Discontinued whiskies are rare in themselves, and even without a box, we will assess it based on the current market price. However, having the original box will allow it to fetch a price closer to the maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to sell Hibiki 17, you can first WhatsApp photos to 46135750; make sure to clearly photograph the front and back labels, fill level, all 24 facets of the bottle, the seal, and the outer box. If it's an old label or special edition, also include details of the bottle bottom and accessories. If the photos are clear enough, we can usually provide an approximate price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Similar Versions Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 17 related models:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiki-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-jiu-ban-bai-he\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Japanese Whisky (Old Version White Box)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-hibiki-xiang-17nian-feng-huang-xian-ding-ban\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Phoenix Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/xiang-gang-gao-jia-shou-jiu-shou-gou-xiang-hibiki-17nian-hua-niao-ban-xiang-hibiki-17nian-wu-cang-ye-zui-gao-jia-qian-hui-shou-ge-xi-lie-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Kacho Fugetsu Edition (HIBIKI)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secondary market price of Hibiki varies depending on the release year, label version, and cask differences. Below is a list of Hibiki models we commonly handle in-store, which you can use to compare with your bottle:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF-30%E9%80%B1%E5%B9%B4%E7%89%B9%E5%88%A5%E7%89%88%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHibiki 30th Anniversary Special Edition Whisky Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E6%A2%85%E6%B5%81%E6%B0%B4%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Arita-yaki Iro-e Plum Stream Motif Bottle Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E8%BC%AA%E7%B9%8B%E6%96%87%E9%A2%A8%E9%90%B8%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Arita-yaki Iro-e Rin-tsunagi Motif Fūrin-shaped Bottle Japanese Whisky Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-2023%E5%B9%B4%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%8C\"\u003eHibiki 2023 Limited Edition (Parallel) Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E7%A9%80%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%9D%E7%A9%80%E9%A2%A8%E6%9D%BE%E7%AB%B9%E6%A2%85%E6%96%87%E9%A3%84%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%AF%B6%E9%9B%9E\"\u003eHibiki 21 Year Kutani-yaki Ko-Kutani Style Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Motif Hyotan-shaped Bottle Hong Kong Professional Quoted Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Hibiki Market Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get more market information on different ages and versions of Hibiki, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eall Hibiki vintages\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Resale Overview\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 series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331630268633,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/17_-_1_2.jpg?v=1662451079","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hibiki-17-year-old-suntory-japanese-whisky-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}