{"product_id":"wei-shi-shi-ji-zhuan-ye-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-wei-shi-ji","title":"high-value buyback of Yamazaki Spanish Oak (The Essence of Suntory) 56","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Spanish Oak Essence 56: The Spanish Oak Cask Experiment of the Essence Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essence of Suntory is an experimental annual limited series launched by Suntory in 2018. Each year, it releases special batches of various cask types and distillery new makes with cumulative numbering, with No. 56 belonging to the middle of the series. This Yamazaki expression uses Spanish oak casks for long-term maturation, presenting deep fruit flavors and tannin structure that are distinct from Japanese Mizunara casks. The series is positioned as a small-batch release for connoisseurs, and the cask type is a rare route, which is why it receives attention in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki's Position in Japanese Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1923, Yamazaki is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, operated by Suntory and located in Osaka Prefecture. Its signature approach is to simultaneously mature its whisky in American white oak bourbon casks, Spanish sherry butts, Japanese Mizunara casks, plum wine casks, and various red wine casks, allowing each batch to have its own unique flavor profile. As one of the internationally recognized representatives of Japanese \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e, Yamazaki's market value has been on the rise since Yamazaki 12 Year Old won gold at the ISC in 2003. The Essence series, with its cask experiments, is precisely the brand's stage for showcasing its craftsmanship to veteran enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEssence of Suntory Series Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaunch Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumbering Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCumulative numbering, each with a unique No.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisky Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDiverse combinations of Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Experiments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMizunara, Sherry, Bourbon, Spanish Oak, Montilla, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship Characteristics of Spanish Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Material Source\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpanish native oak, mostly used for making sherry casks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDark dried fruits, tannins, nutty notes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompared to American Oak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAmerican oak is sweeter, Spanish oak is deeper\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisky Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for long-term maturation of whiskies with deeper bodies\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFactors Affecting Yamazaki Essence 56 Valuation\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\u003eEssence No. 56 Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear bottle and label number, consistent with Spanish Oak version\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFuzzy number, inconsistent with label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpanish Oak Cask Type Text\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask type text intact and legible\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLabel wear, missing characters\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels flat, full shoulder fill level\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePeeling edges, oil stains, noticeable drop in fill level\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssence Exclusive Original Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box intact, no moisture damage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, crushed or moldy box\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Essence 56 Buyback Quotation Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet an approximate price for Yamazaki Essence 56 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. The approximate price is usually determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerify the Yamazaki Essence 56 version first\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving the photos, first check if the Yamazaki Essence 56 is original and unopened. Then, as buyers highly value the vintage, cask type, and old label style, especially for Mizunara or single cask versions, it's crucial to distinguish them to set the price, avoiding rough estimations based solely on the whisky name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommonly Asked Details Before Yamazaki Essence 56 Valuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do quotes for the same Yamazaki Essence 56 differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Vintage, batch, box certificate, fill level, and seal condition can all create price discrepancies. For special versions, recent buyer demand also plays a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the Essence series and general annual limited editions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Annual limited editions are regular annual releases, while Essence is an experimental numbered series with a higher positioning, smaller batches, managed by cumulative numbering, and a more distinct collector's attribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If I don't have time to visit the store, can I get a preliminary valuation for Yamazaki Essence 56 with photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can already distinguish the version and approximate price. The physical item will be re-verified before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Yamazaki Essence 56 you'd like to sell, simply take photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box certificate, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. With complete information, the quote will usually be closer to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Buyback Models of the Same Brand as Yamazaki Essence 56\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare before selling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-55-nian\"\u003eYamazaki Montilla Wine Cask The\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/xiang-gang-gao-jia-hui-shou-shan-qi-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eHong Kong high-value Buyback Yamazaki Refill Sherry Cas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gao-jia-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-suntory-pure-malt-gold\"\u003ehigh-value Buyback Yamazaki Suntory Pure Malt G\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent vintages and versions of Yamazaki can have significant price differences in the market. Below are the Yamazaki models we are currently focusing on. You can compare them with your version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E-yamazaki-1989-%E5%B9%B4%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eYamazaki 1989 Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-1994%E5%B9%B4%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8Cwhisky\"\u003eYamazaki 1994 Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E10%E5%B9%B4%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eYamazaki 10 Year Old Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801993%E5%A4%A7%E8%B1%A1%E6%A8%99%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1993 Elephant Label Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E-1986%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6\"\u003eYamazaki 1986 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Essence 56 Brand and Category Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Yamazaki's market trends for different vintages and versions, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eYamazaki Full Series Buyback Valuation\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":44083146129625,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/Yamazaki-Spanish-Oak-The-Essence-of-Suntory-56.jpg?v=1694509977","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/high-value-buyback-of-yamazaki-spanish-oak-the-essence-of-suntory-56","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}