{"product_id":"hibiki-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji","title":"Recycling Hibiki 17-Year-Old Suntory Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy has Hibiki 17 Year Old been sought after for so long? Award-winning halo and movie endorsement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 17 Years is a frequent award-winner in the Hibiki age statement series, having won gold medals at international evaluations such as ISC and IWSC. It also became well-known in the European and American markets after appearing in the movie \"Lost in Translation.\" As Hibiki age statement whiskies are successively discontinued or their supply is reduced, original and complete Hibiki 17 Year Old 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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki 17 Year Old\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old is a \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt. It is blended by the chief blender using malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and grain whisky from Chita distillery. One of its highly recognizable features is the use of Mizunara oak aged malt whisky, which imparts sandalwood and oriental wood aromas. Compared to the heavier-bodied 21 Year Old, the 17 Year Old has a smoother, easier-to-drink taste, making it consistently in demand for both drinking and collecting. For sellers, the discontinuation trend combined with its award-winning reputation provides the foundation for its value retention in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Blended Whisky Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Contribution\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\u003eMalt Whisky (17+ years)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki, Hakushu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMain body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalt Whisky (Umeshu Cask)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth fruity notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMalt Whisky (Mizunara Cask)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriental wood, sandalwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Whisky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eChita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoothness\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\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Tasting Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old Profile\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\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden with amber hues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHoney, sandalwood, fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced and smooth, easier to drink than 21 Year Old\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium length, with oriental aromas\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\u003eMain Factors Affecting Hibiki 17 Year Old Resale Value\u003c\/h3\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\u003eTop 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\u003eOuter Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBox body intact, clear printing, no moisture damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, worn box corners, mold.\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\u003eLegible text, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCurling edges, oil stains, tears.\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 unbroken, healthy cork, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly edition, special label, limited packaging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLater regular edition, no special markings.\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\u003ePhoto Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the bottle to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e via WhatsApp. We recommend taking pictures from five angles: front, back, neck, bottom, and outer box. Our team will provide a reference price based on recent transaction data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eConfirm Version\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the label and outer box generation to determine the current market range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site or In-store\u003c\/b\u003e: After scheduling an appointment, our appraiser will inspect the item on-site and settle the payment immediately in cash or via FPS. Appointments are available in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Islands, and Macau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How to choose between Hibiki 17 Year Old and Hibiki 21 Year Old?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 17 Year Old is easier to drink and well-balanced, a common choice for everyday enjoyment; the 21 Year Old has a richer body and more complexity, suitable for slow, appreciative sipping. Both have high collection value, but the 21 Year Old is rarer. The actual valuation will depend on your specific bottle and current market conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Did the movie \"Lost in Translation\" affect the Hibiki 17 Year Old market?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt holds some historical significance. After the movie's release in 2003, Hibiki 17 Year Old gained significant recognition in Europe and the US, contributing greatly to the brand's internationalization. This buzz continues to be one of the reasons for its popularity in overseas markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Do you still purchase Hibiki 17 Year Old without its outer box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do. Discontinued whiskies are rare in themselves, and even without the box, we will evaluate it based on the current week's market reference price. However, having the box will bring it closer to the top-tier price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp 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 Hibiki varies significantly depending on the release year, label version, and aging cask. Below is a list of Hibiki models we currently primarily purchase, which you can use to compare with your bottle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\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 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%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 Old Arita-ware Iroe Ume-Ryusui-Mon Bottle 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%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 Iroe Rin-Tsunagi-Mon Furin-Gata Bottle Japanese Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%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 Import) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\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 Old Kutani-ware Ko-Kutani-Fu Matsu-Take-Ume-Mon Hyotan-Gata Bottle Hong Kong Professional Valuation Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more Hibiki vintages and versions, please 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, 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%B1%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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-xiang-17nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}