{"product_id":"hibiki-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-jiu-ban-bai-he","title":"We are recycling Hibiki 17-Year-Old Japanese Whisky (Old White Box Version).","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the old 17-year Hibiki white box more scarce? The identification value of early outer packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 17-year Hibiki used a white outer box, and later standardized to the current purple gift box. The \"old white box\" in the market refers to this early white box version. Due to its earlier release date and smaller production batches, its circulation in the market is significantly less than that of the later regular purple box version. For collectors who value the completeness of a version, a \"complete set\" item, consisting of a white box paired with the corresponding label and seal, is a highly recognizable and scarce item in the 17-year Hibiki series. This page focuses on the evolution of the white and purple boxes, as well as key identification points before selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki and the white box version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e series, not a single malt. It is blended by the chief blende, who carefully selects malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain whiskies from Chita. For the 17-year Hibiki, the outer box design has changed over the years, with the early white box and later purple box belonging to two different generations. As the aged Hibiki series has been discontinued or its supply reduced, market circulation continues to shrink. The earlier and more complete versions, with original packaging, are harder to find – this is precisely the advantage of the white box version when reselling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite Box vs. Purple Box: Two Generations of Hibiki 17 Year Old\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld White Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLater Purple Box\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\u003eOuter Box Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIvory white background with dark printing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDark purple background with gilded lettering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStiffer cardboard box, simpler interior lining.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin fabric lining, more refined texture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorresponding Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly paired with a gold floral label or transitional label.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard black background with gilded lettering label.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Popularity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScarce, sought after by experienced collectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSteady price increase after discontinuation.\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 identification points for the white box version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Method\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\u003ePurity of Box Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal white boxes are a warm ivory white, not pure white; prolonged dampness can cause yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly printing features more traditional fonts, with a slightly tactile edge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox Bottom Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe bottom of the white box bears a batch code corresponding to its production year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Cap and Label Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder normal circumstances, white boxes should be paired with gold floral labels or transitional labels.\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 estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the front, back, liquid level, and outer box of the bottle via WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. Our team will respond with a reference price within half an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the color of the white box, printing, and label pairing to determine if it is a complete set and compare it with the current market price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is suitable, we will arrange for an appraisal at our store or at your location. After inspection, payment will be settled immediately in cash or via FPS. The entire process is confidential, and appointments can be made for Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: My white box has yellowed, is it still worth the price?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlight yellowing of ivory white boxes after long-term storage is normal aging and will not significantly affect the valuation; however, severe water stains, mold, or deformation will significantly reduce the valuation. Please do not bleach or clean it yourself before selling; keeping it in its original condition is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: My white box is paired with a later black label, is it fake?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. It's possible that someone paired an old white box with a later bottle for their own collection. However, for a \"complete set\" old white box, the market standard is a white box paired with its corresponding gold floral label. An incorrect pairing will affect the valuation. Just send us photos, and we can help you determine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: I only have the whisky, the white box is lost. Will you still buy it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we will still buy it. The liquid itself of a discontinued product already has value. The absence of the box will lead to a corresponding adjustment based on the market reference price, but there is still room for a transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp quotation: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar models for reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Hibiki, differences in vintage, label version, and maturation cask will result in different valuation ranges. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively purchasing. Before selling, you can compare the market position of your own version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\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%A4%BF%E6%9F%B4%E5%9E%A3%E6%96%87%E7%AD%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Arita-yaki Iroe Tsubaki Shibagaki-mon Cylindrical Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\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%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E9%9C%9E%E9%B6%B4%E6%96%87%E4%B8%8B%E8%95%AA%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-yaki Iroe Kasumi Tsuru-mon Kaburagata Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6hibiki-%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4%E9%B3%B3%E5%87%B0%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Phoenix Limited Edition Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\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%84%BC%E5%90%89%E7%94%B0%E5%B1%8B%E9%A2%A8%E6%9E%87%E6%9D%B7%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani-yaki Yoshidaya-style Biwa-mon Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand more about the market trends for different vintages 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\"\u003emore Hibiki buyback models\u003c\/a\u003e, and 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":43331631087833,"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=1662451098","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hibiki-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-jiu-ban-bai-he","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}