{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushuzheng-liu-suo-1987-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"Buyback of single barrels of spirit from the Hakushu Distillery in Hakushu, 1987","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1987 Single Cask Original Whisky: A Discontinued Single Cask Distilled in the Late Showa Era\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hakushu 1987 single cask original whisky is a product under Suntory's \"The Owner's Cask\" project – where collectors personally selected entire casks for bottling with an exclusive cask number. This project is no longer active, making whiskies with this label discontinued single casks. Distilled in 1987, spanning from the late Showa to the early Heisei era, the whisky matured in the cask for decades. Coupled with the inherently rare outturn of single casks and their gradual consumption over time, the market circulation will only decrease year by year. For those in possession, this scarcity itself is the basis for negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Hakushu's distinctive craft features is its simultaneous use of multiple still shapes and wooden (rather than stainless steel) fermentation tanks, allowing the whisky to retain more layers from natural microorganisms. It is a \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, known for its signature forest-like freshness, with some versions featuring light peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of the market, after Hakushu 12 Year Old was discontinued in 2018, its secondary market price rose, and high-aged expressions like 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old have long been hard to find. Early single casks from the 1980s have become core targets in the collectors' market due to their limited existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1987 The Owner's Cask Product Information\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\u003eContent\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Owner's Cask (Custom single cask, now discontinued)\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\u003e1987 (Transition year from late Showa to early Heisei)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisky Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Single Cask Original Whisky\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\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eForest notes accompanied by green apple and citrus fruit aromas, Hakushu's signature delicate smoke and refreshing mint; on the palate, sweet honey and vanilla transitioning to oak spice and subtle peat; a long, warm finish.\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\u003eExtremely limited single cask bottling, circulation decreasing annually\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 1987 Buyback Price\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\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\u003eOuter Box and Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box, lining intact, year and bottle markings consistent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden box missing or damaged, affecting valuation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels and signature clear, no fading, water stains, or tears.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSlight yellowing acceptable, severe damage will devalue.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFill level maintained at high neck, seal intact and not oxidized.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing liquid, damaged or oxidized seal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Glass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo scratches or cracks, natural sediment at the bottom is normal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScratches or cracks on the glass.\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\u003eTake Photos\u003c\/b\u003e: In good lighting, photograph the front label, back label, top of the seal, overall fill level, and wooden box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSend for Initial Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will reply with a reference price based on current market conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTransaction and Settlement\u003c\/b\u003e: After price confirmation, you can complete the transaction at our store or arrange for a pick-up. Payment will be made in cash or instant transfer on site, ensuring the security of your transaction and privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Besides Hakushu 1987, which other Japanese whiskies do you purchase?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also purchase discontinued Karuizawa, high-aged Yamazaki, Hibiki 21 Year Old\/30 Year Old, and various vintages of Macallan sherry casks, among other rare whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: My bottle has been in the liquor cabinet untouched, but the fill level has slightly decreased. Can I still sell it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's common for early bottlings stored for decades to experience slight \"Angel's Share\" evaporation. We will offer a reasonable price based on the proportion of lost liquid. Please send photos for a free initial estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes fluctuate slightly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscontinued single casks are actively traded items, and their transaction prices fluctuate with the market. Our quotes are in line with current market ranges, not old prices.\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\u003eSimilar Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu whiskies vary in price depending on vintage, label version, and cask type. Before selling, you can match the version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6hakushu%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E-10%E5%B9%B4%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky 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-15%E5%B9%B4%E8%92%B8%E7%95%99%E6%89%80%E6%A8%BD%E5%87%BA%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu 15 Year Old Distillery Cask Original Whisky 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%9E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1994-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1994 Single Cask Original Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E18%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHakushu 18 Year Old 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%9E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1995-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1995 Single Cask Original Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for Hakushu's various vintages and versions, please browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eall Hakushu vintages\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky full series valuation\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 Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064280248537,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1987-_-Hakushu-1987-The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693469284","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushuzheng-liu-suo-1987-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}