{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushuzheng-liu-suo-1988dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"Recycling single barrels of 1988 bulk spirit from the Hakushu Distillery in Hakushu","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1988 Single Cask: A Rare Gem Once Sold Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hakushu 1988 single cask whisky belongs to Suntory's \"The Owner's Cask\" program. In that era, private collectors personally selected casks from the distillery, purchased them whole, and had them independently bottled. The number of bottles that could be drawn from each cask was inherently limited, and since the program is no longer active, most of what circulates on the market are remaining stocks from those years, gradually being consumed. In other words, the bottle in the seller's possession is a testament to the dwindling supply of this particular cask's liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Suntory in 1973, Hakushu is nestled in a forest in Yamanashi Prefecture at an altitude of approximately 700 meters, making it one of the highest-altitude whisky distilleries in the world. Its water source is pristine, soft water filtered through granite layers. It is one of the representative brands of \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, known for its fresh and clear style, with some versions featuring a light peaty character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, following the discontinuation of Hakushu 12 Year Old in 2018, its market value has significantly risen. Higher age statements like 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old are in even greater demand. Early single casks from the 1980s, due to limited production and survival rates from that period, have become highly sought-after items in today's collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1988 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\u003eExclusive Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Owner's Cask (Private Cask Selection)\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\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiquid Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Single Cask 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\u003eStyle Positioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eForest-fresh style, 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\u003eLimited single cask quantity, program discontinued, rarely seen on market\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 1988 Resale Value\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\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFill level maintained at the neck, no significant evaporation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaporation, fill level below the shoulder.\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\u003eFront and back labels and single cask information clear, no water stains or fading.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowing, tearing, illegible writing.\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\u003eWooden box, certificate, packaging paper complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing parts (still acceptable, lower premium).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Film\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal film intact and unopened, cork not crumbled or sunken.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged film, previously opened, requires further appraisal.\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\u003ePhoto Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the front, back, fill level, and wooden box via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will provide a reference price based on current transaction ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSchedule Handover\u003c\/b\u003e: Once the price is agreed upon, we'll arrange a convenient time and location. Free on-site pickup across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site Settlement\u003c\/b\u003e: Our appraiser will verify the fill level, labels, and authenticity on the spot. If everything checks out, payment will be made in cash or via FPS.\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 the 1988 single cask, do you buy other Hakushu whiskies?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We appraise Hakushu 12 Year Old, 18 Year Old, 25 Year Old, as well as duty-free exclusives and single casks of various vintages, both old and current editions, according to current market rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: I'm not sure if the storage environment affected the whisky. Can I still sell it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As long as it's unopened and the condition is acceptable, we can assess a reasonable price. We recommend sending photos for a free initial estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: The single cask has the owner's name and cask number printed on it. Will this affect my privacy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The exclusive name and cask number are proof of private cask selection and actually help confirm authenticity. We will strictly protect your privacy during the transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp Instant Quote:\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparable Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu whiskies of different vintages, label versions, and cask types have varying valuations. Before selling, it's worth comparing:\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 Edition) Resale 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%9Esherry-cask-2013\"\u003eHakushu SHERRY CASK 2013 Resale 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 Whisky Resale 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%80-1998-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1998 Single Cask Whisky Resale 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%80-1999-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1999 Single Cask Whisky Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more Hakushu vintages and editions, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Hakushu models for resale\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Resale 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 Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064295911641,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1988_-Hakushu-1988The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693469710","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushuzheng-liu-suo-1988dan-tong-yuan-jiu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}