{"product_id":"xiang-gang-hui-shou-shan-qi-limited-edition2021-wei-shi-ji","title":"Hong Kong acquires Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 whisky at a high-value Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 worth selling? The annual limited edition before the centennial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 is an annual limited batch released by Suntory before the Yamazaki Distillery's centennial (2023). It features a unique blend of original spirits and exclusive packaging. The most crucial characteristic of annual limited edition whiskies is that each year's theme, blending recipe, and release quantity are decided for that year only, and once sold out, there will be no replenishment. This is the most significant leverage for those holding original, well-preserved items in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki LE 2021 Collection Popularity and Series Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. The distillery is located at the foot of Mount Tenno in the suburbs of Kyoto, a recognized brewing haven with pristine water and moderate humidity. Since Yamazaki 12 Year Old first won a gold medal at the ISC in 2003, and Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named the world's best whisky of the year by whisky critic Jim Murray in 2014, the international attention and market value of the entire Yamazaki series have risen year by year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is important to distinguish that Yamazaki is a \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, with all its original spirits sourced solely from the Yamazaki Distillery itself, not a blended whisky from multiple distilleries. The pricing logic for the annual Limited Edition differs from regular aged whiskies: in addition to the quality of the liquid, the packaging design, release quantity, and commemorative significance are all factored into the valuation. The completeness of accessories often directly influences the transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2021 Annual Limited Batch Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Spirit Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily Mizunara and Sherry cask matured spirits.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol Content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition Mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle or outer box marked with \"2021 Limited Edition\" text.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eExclusive limited edition certificate and commemorative booklet.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLimited Edition Series Collection Logic\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\u003eAnnual Theme\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIndependently designed each year, not reusing previous year's recipe or packaging.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Circulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFixed quantity in existence for each year, only decreases after release.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Set Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCollecting all annual editions forms a complete timeline, holding special significance for series collectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessory Completeness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box, certificate, and commemorative booklet all present fetch a higher valuation than bottles alone.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFactors Affecting Yamazaki LE 2021 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\u003eOuter box and commemorative booklet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBox intact, booklet complete, no damp damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing booklet, crushed or moldy box corners.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited edition certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear numbering, no creases, matches the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCertificate lost, blurry numbering.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront and back label text clear, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLifted edges, 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 unbroken, fill level full, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeal previously opened and re-sealed, low fill level, signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki LE 2021 Sale Arrangements and Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki LE 2021 photo verification first\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box certificate, then WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. An approximate price is usually determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to price Yamazaki LE 2021\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving the photos, we first check if the Yamazaki LE 2021 is unopened and original. Then, considering that buyers highly value the vintage, cask type, and old label style, we carefully distinguish between Mizunara cask or single cask versions to set the price, avoiding rough estimates based solely on the whisky name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Questions Regarding Selling Yamazaki LE 2021\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details of Yamazaki LE 2021 most easily affect the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fill level, seal, label wear, outer box condition, and rarity of the version are most crucial. For popular batches, recent market demand is also considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Yamazaki Limited Edition released every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Suntory has generally released an annual limited edition in recent years, but the official committed to releasing one every year, nor does it guarantee the same theme will be used. Each year's blend of original spirits and packaging design are independently planned, so there is no continuity between different years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If I don't have time to visit the store, can I get a price estimate for Yamazaki LE 2021 based on photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can initially distinguish the version and approximate price. The actual item will be re-verified before the final transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have Yamazaki LE 2021 you wish to sell, please take good photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box certificate, then WhatsApp them to 46135750. The more complete the information, the closer the quote will be to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki LE 2021 Models for Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki LE 2021 nearby versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/da-liang-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-2022-limited-edition\"\u003eLarge quantitybuybackYamazaki 2022 Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-2017-limited-edition\"\u003eYamazaki 2017 Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhuan-ye-shou-gou-shan-qi-yamazaki-2016-limited-editionwei-shi-ji\"\u003eProfessional buyback Yamazaki 2016 Limited Edition Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secondary market prices for different vintages and versions of Yamazaki can vary by tens of percentage points. Below are the Yamazaki models we are currently focusing on; please compare them with the version you have before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9%E9%87%91%E8%8A%B11982-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6whisky\"\u003eYamazaki Suntory Gold Flower 1982 Sherry Cask 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%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1993 Single Cask Original 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-%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9%E9%87%91%E8%8A%B11986-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6whisky\"\u003eYamazaki Suntory Gold Flower 1986 Sherry Cask 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-1996-%E9%BB%91%E8%89%B2%E5%82%B3%E5%A5%87\"\u003eYamazaki 1996 Black Legend 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-%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9%E9%87%91%E8%8A%B11985-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6whisky\"\u003eYamazaki Suntory Gold Flower 1985 Sherry Cask Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki LE 2021 Related Buyback Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Yamazaki's market prices for different vintages and versions, please browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Yamazaki 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":44108654379225,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/Limited-Edition-2021.jpg?v=1695801568","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hong-kong-acquires-yamazaki-limited-edition-2021-whisky-at-a-high-value-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}