{"product_id":"hui-shou-hibiki-xiang-17nian-feng-huang-xian-ding-ban","title":"Hibiki 2017 Phoenix Limited Edition - buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition Painted Bottle More Worth Selling Than the Regular Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old itself is a high-aged blended whisky whose supply has been significantly reduced by Suntory in recent years. The Phoenix Limited Edition, in addition to the regular liquid, features a layer of Japanese traditional auspicious-themed artwork on the bottle – soaring phoenixes, fiery feathers, and layers of auspicious clouds – and its production volume is much smaller than the regular edition. For sellers who happen to have one, this is key to distinguishing its value from a standard Hibiki 17 Year Old: in the collector's circle, the painted art edition has always been more sought after than the regular version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition Collection Popularity and Version History\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt, blended by the chief blende with carefully selected malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, combined with grain whisky from Chita. Its iconic 24-faceted crystal bottle symbolizes Japan's 24 solar terms, making it a collector's item in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the regular edition, Hibiki occasionally releases limited editions with themed artwork, and the Phoenix edition is one of them. The valuation logic for these limited editions differs from the regular version: in addition to the liquid, factors such as the painting craftsmanship, production quantity, and completeness of accessories are all factored into the price. The presence or absence of the original box and relevant certificates often directly influences the final transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhoenix-Themed Painted Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolic Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoaring Phoenix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMain visual on the front of the bottle, symbolizing soaring to new heights.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily golden and vermilion feathers.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiery Feathers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePhoenix tail feathers flowing like flames.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eExtends from the front to the sides of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuspicious Clouds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuspicious clouds in the background, complementing the phoenix.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAccented with pale gold and silver.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Sub-label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAn additional phoenix-themed mark beyond the regular Hibiki 17 Year Old label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOften presented in the form of a vermilion seal.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Phoenix Edition's Place Among Hibiki's Limited Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Gifting Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFour seasons aesthetics, scholarly elegance.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBusiness gifts, general holiday use.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuspiciousness, soaring to new heights, revival.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePromotions, business openings, holiday celebrations.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusashino Fuji\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRegional culture, natural scenery.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGifts for foreign guests, travel souvenirs.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgret \/ Crane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRegional connection, longevity symbolism.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGifts for elders, health blessings.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Resale Price of the Phoenix Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 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\u003eBottle Artwork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePhoenix, fiery feathers, auspicious cloud patterns complete, no peeling.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eArtwork bubbling, color loss, previously touched up.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box and Certificates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box, serial number card, certificates complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing certificates, incomplete accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabels and Sub-labels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels and phoenix sub-label clear, no yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEdges curled, oil stains, tears.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, full fill level, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLeakage, significant drop in fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition Selling Arrangement and Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst inquire about the approximate price of the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificates, then WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. The approximate price is usually determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst match the market range for the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving photos, we first check if the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition is original and unopened, then price it according to how buyers categorize regular editions, old labels, Kacho Fugetsu editions, Arita ware, or other limited bottles, to avoid rough estimates based solely on the whisky's name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition transaction arrangement\u003c\/b\u003e: If coming to the store is inconvenient, an on-site check can be arranged for the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition; once the version and condition are confirmed, payment will be completed on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Questions about Selling the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details most easily affect the price of the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fill level, seal, label wear, outer box condition, and version rarity are most critical. For popular batches, recent market demand will also be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store, can I get a price estimate for the Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition based on photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can identify the version and approximate price. The actual item will be re-verified before the transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: The artwork has slight color peeling, will you still buy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Artwork aging is a common phenomenon; we will adjust the estimated price according to the degree of peeling. A reminder: please do not attempt to touch up the color yourself before selling, as keeping it in its original state is more conducive to maintaining its value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will you buy the Phoenix Limited Edition if it doesn't have its outer box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Even without the box, the limited painted liquid itself is rare. We will still purchase it within the current week's market resale range, though the transaction price will be more ideal if all accessories are complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Hibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition you wish to sell, please take clear photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box\/certificates, and WhatsApp them to 46135750. The more complete the information, the closer the quote will usually be to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition Models for Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition related models:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-17nian-si-ji-hua-niao-xian-ding-ban\"\u003eHIBIKI 17 Year Old Four Seasons Flower \u0026 Bird Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/xiang-17nian-bai-lu-xian-ding-ban-wei-shi-ji-shou-gou\"\u003eHIBIKI 17 Year Old Egret Limited Edition Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiki-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-jiu-ban-bai-he\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (Old Version White Box)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki whiskies of different vintages, labels, and cask types can vary in market price by tens of percentage points. Before selling, compare the version you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%9F%BFhibiki-35%E5%B9%B4-%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92-%E8%89%B2%E7%B9%AA%E7%89%A1%E4%B8%B9%E8%9D%B6%E5%9C%96%E7%AD%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Arita-ware Painted Peony \u0026 Butterfly Cylindrical Bottle Buyback 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%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E9%A2%A8%E9%A7%BF%E9%A6%AC%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Old Kutani Style Galloping Horse Bottle Buyback 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%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E8%8F%AF%E7%8E%8B%E7%91%9E%E9%B3%A5%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-ware Painted Royal Bird Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiki-%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Suntory Japanese Whisky Buyback 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 Old Arita-ware Painted Linked Rings Wind Chime Shaped Bottle Japanese Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition Related Buyback Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices of other Hibiki vintages and versions, please visit the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHibiki Buyback Price List\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback 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":44394817519833,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/17_316198a8-7e23-476f-aa3e-59142fa6dfb5.jpg?v=1702955382","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hibiki-2017-phoenix-limited-edition-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}