{"product_id":"xiang-gang-gao-jia-hui-shou-shan-qi-wei-shi-ji","title":"Hong Kong acquires Yamazaki Refill Sherry Cask, The Essence of Suntory, for a high-value Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Refill Sherry Cask Essence 53: A restrained demonstration of sherry cask maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essence of Suntory No. 53 uses a Refill Sherry Cask, which is a second-fill sherry cask. \"Refill\" means that the cask has previously matured a batch of whisky, and when refilled, the contribution of sherry flavor is milder, resulting in a more balanced overall profile than a First Fill cask – sherry here is an embellishment, not the main focus. This particular expression is a more technical rendition within the Essence series, released in small batches. For those who own it, its rarity itself is the leverage for price negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarket Position of Yamazaki and Suntory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923, Yamazaki is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, located at the foot of Mount Tenno in Osaka Prefecture, boasting pure water and moderate humidity. As Suntory's \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e flagship, Yamazaki's international demand has steadily risen since Yamazaki 12 Year Old won gold at the ISC in 2003 and Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was rated the world's best whisky by Jim Murray in 2014. The Essence Series is a sub-line aimed at connoisseurs – presenting different flavor experiments with single casks or specific cask types, with a very limited quantity released for each numbered edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDifferences between First Fill and Refill Sherry Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Fill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask's previous use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOnly held sherry wine\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAlready matured one round of whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor contribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProminent sherry flavor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMild, balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask activity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSome wood elements already released\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle positioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeavy sherry\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBalanced and restrained\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFactors affecting Yamazaki Essence 53 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.53 Numbering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle body and label number clear and verifiable\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNumber blurry, difficult to identify\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefill Sherry Cask text\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask type text complete\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLabel worn, text damaged\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle fill level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull fill level at the shoulder, no signs of leakage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSignificant drop in fill level, seal damaged\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssence exclusive original box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box complete, no dampness\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, box dented or moldy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare Yamazaki Essence 53 before selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhotos of Yamazaki Essence 53's condition\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear pictures of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box certificate. Send them to WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and we will assess the version and preservation status based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to determine the quote for Yamazaki Essence 53\u003c\/b\u003e: If Yamazaki Essence 53 is an old or limited edition, we will verify the version and accessories item by item before arranging a collection time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions before selling Yamazaki Essence 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before valuing Yamazaki Essence 53, do I need to find all the box certificates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box certificate is certainly best; if you can't find it temporarily, you can also assess the bottle itself first. Clear photos of the sherry cask label, vintage, box certificate, front and back labels, and fill level are required. Older sherry cask editions often require batch verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Refill cask version always cheaper than the First Fill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not necessarily. Each numbered edition in the Essence series is an independent batch, and the price mainly depends on overall rarity and current market demand, making it difficult to judge solely by the number of fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are there other numbers before and after Essence No. 53?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Each Essence number is an independent SKU. There are numbers 1 to 52 before No. 53, and subsequent numbers will follow. Their collection logic and valuation are independent of each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate selling price of Yamazaki Essence 53, you don't need to bring the bottle out first; take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, and send them to WhatsApp 46135750, and we will verify the version based on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Essence 53 similar version reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki Essence 53 same brand reference:\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\/wei-shi-shi-ji-zhuan-ye-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-wei-shi-ji\"\u003ehigh-value buyback Yamazaki Spanish Oak The Ess\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-bordeaux-wine-cask\"\u003eYamazaki Bordeaux Wine Cask\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki from different vintages and versions can have quite a significant price difference in the market. Below are the Yamazaki models we are currently focusing on; please compare with your version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-2000-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery - 2000 - Single Cask Original Whisky buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-suntory-pure-malt-gold\"\u003eWhisky Era high-value buyback Yamazaki Suntory Pure Malt Gold 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%8Ebordeaux-wine-cask\"\u003eYamazaki Bordeaux Wine Cask 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%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801999%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1999 Single Cask Original Whisky buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Essence 53 more market insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market trends for Yamazaki's various 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, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky full series valuation\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":44083141968089,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/Yamazaki-Refill-Sherry-Cask-The-Essence-of-Suntory-53.jpg?v=1694509109","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hong-kong-acquires-yamazaki-refill-sherry-cask-the-essence-of-suntory-for-a-high-value-buy","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}