{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushu-zheng-liu-suo-1989-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"Recycling single cask of raw spirit from the Hakushu Distillery in Hakushu, 1989.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1989 Single Cask Malt: A Rare Gem After \"The Owner's Cask\" Program Ceased\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hakushu 1989 single cask malt comes from Suntory's \"The Owner's Cask\" program, which previously allowed private collectors or businesses to purchase an entire cask directly from the distillery for independent bottling. The program has since been suspended indefinitely, making any bottle bearing this label a discontinued rarity. The 1989 vintage has aged in the cask for decades, and with limited output per cask and continuous consumption, it is a rare sight on the market today. This scarcity is precisely what makes it a valuable asset for sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu is Suntory's malt distillery located deep in the forests of Yamanashi Prefecture. Situated at an altitude of approximately 700 meters and using soft water filtered through granite layers, it is one of the highest-altitude whisky distilleries in the world. It produces \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, renowned for its refreshing, forest-like character, with some versions featuring a light peaty note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the market, Hakushu 12 Year Old has seen its price rise since it was discontinued in 2018, while older vintages like 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old have long been hard to find. Early single casks from the 1980s, due to their limited production and preservation, have become a focal point in the current collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1989 The Owner's Cask Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\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\u003eBrand \/ Distillery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHakushu \/ Suntory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eProgram\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Owner's Cask (Custom single cask, now indefinitely suspended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType of Liquid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Single Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYamanashi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHakushu's refreshing, forest-like character, some versions with light peat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eProgram discontinued, limited single cask output, equivalent to a rare, discontinued item\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 Factors Affecting Hakushu 1989 Buyback Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal 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\u003eSeal and Cap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal seal intact, no cracks, no tampering, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, leakage, previously opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFill level maintained at standard neck position.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNoticeable loss of liquid, excessive evaporation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYear, cask number, signature, and other unique information clear.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSlight yellowing acceptable, severe damage reduces value.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated wooden box, certificate, and packaging paper complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing components (still accepted, but lower valuation).\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, seal, fill level, and wooden box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will provide a free reference price based on current market trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePhysical Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Once the price is confirmed, you can meet us at our store or schedule an on-site visit by an experienced appraiser to verify authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCash Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Upon successful verification, full payment will be made in cash or via FPS, ensuring the security and privacy of your funds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can a Hakushu 1989 single cask without a wooden box still be bought back at a high price?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Complete accessories can enhance overall value, but the quality and rarity of the original whisky itself are core; we will still quote based on current market rates for bottles without boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Besides 1989, do you also buy other vintages or brands?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In addition to the entire Hakushu The Owner's Cask series, we also offer high prices for rare vintages and limited editions from Yamazaki, Hibiki, Karuizawa, and Macallan, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: My old bottle has been stored for many years, and I'm unsure about its condition. Will this affect the quote?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs long as it's stored upright in a cool, dark place, whisky generally does not spoil easily. We recommend sending photos of the bottle's seal and fill level details, and we will provide a free assessment of its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInstant quote via WhatsApp: \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\u003eHakushu whiskies of different vintages, label versions, and cask types have varying valuations. Before selling, you can identify your version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Ehakushu-12%E5%B9%B4%E8%88%8A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHakushu 12 Year Old Old Version Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%87%8F%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-1984%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6\"\u003eYamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask Bulk Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Ehakushu-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1991-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1991 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Ehakushu%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1992-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1992 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9Ehakushu%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1988%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1988 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare prices for more Hakushu vintages and versions, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHakushu Buyback Price Full List\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Models Overview\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Compendium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064313770201,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1989-_-Hakushu-1989-The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693470265","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushu-zheng-liu-suo-1989-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}