{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushuzheng-liu-suo-1990-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"Buyback of single barrels of spirit from the Hakushu Distillery in Hakushu, 1990.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Hakushu 1990 Single Cask Rare? Once a Cask is Sold Out, It's Gone Forever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu Distillery's 1990 single cask whisky is entirely sourced from a single oak barrel. The bottle usually indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and the number of bottles produced. The most crucial characteristic of a single cask is its \"uniqueness\"—once the bottles from that cask are sold out, there will never be another identical whisky in existence. Although the 1990 distillate was not considered a rarity back then, after decades of maturation and with the overall declining stock of Hakushu, it has now become a core target in the collector's market. Owning an original, well-preserved bottle from this cask puts you in an advantageous position where supply only decreases and never increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu is a \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e under Suntory. Its distillery is nestled in a forest in the Southern Alps at an altitude of approximately 700 meters, making it one of the highest-altitude whisky distilleries in the world. It relies on natural soft water filtered through granite layers for production and is known for its fresh, forest-like character, with some batches having light peaty notes. After Hakushu 12 Year Old was discontinued in 2018, its price in the secondary market rose significantly. Higher-aged expressions like 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old are even harder to find, and auction records continue to break new highs. Single cask whiskies from years earlier than mass production naturally possess even greater rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting Hakushu 1990 Single Cask 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 (Highest Valuation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deduction Factors\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\u003eLiquid Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level maintained at the high neck, clear liquid, no unnatural sediment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid loss below the shoulder, cloudy liquid, or abnormal impurities.\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, back, and neck labels with clear text, identifiable cask number and year, no yellowing, no water stains.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMoldy or torn labels, blurry year or cask number, signs of alteration.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal factory seal intact, unopened, no leakage, healthy cork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBroken seal, suspected re-sealing, broken or sunken cork.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box and Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComes with original wooden or cardboard box, certificate, manual, complete accessories without scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle only without box, cracked or damp wooden box, lost certificate or inconsistent with cask number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cask whiskies demand extremely high standards for condition, and the completeness of accessories often directly creates price differences. It is recommended to have the outer box and certificate ready before selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOnline Preliminary Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Take five photos (front, back, neck liquid level, bottle bottom, outer box) and send them to us via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. Our team will respond with a reference price shortly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVerify Cask Number and Version\u003c\/b\u003e: We will compare the cask number, bottling information, and current market prices, explaining the valuation basis item by item, without giving a single, non-negotiable price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site or Store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free on-site service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. After confirming the condition, we will settle the payment in full immediately with cash or 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: Will leaving it for twenty or thirty years \"expire\" and affect its resale value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Whisky has a high alcohol content; as long as it remains unopened, the seal is intact, and it's stored upright in a cool, dry place away from light, it won't spoil even after decades. The longer it's discontinued and aged, the rarer a pristine original condition becomes, which actually benefits the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Do you accept bottles without an outer box or receipt?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do. Bottles without boxes still have a market, though the price may be adjusted slightly compared to complete sets. If you retain the outer box, manual, and certificate, the price will be significantly higher, which is why we recommend keeping original accessories intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why is there a slight discrepancy in quoted prices?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle cask whisky is a rare item with active trading, and prices fluctuate weekly. Our quotes reflect the current market range, not outdated prices from several months ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get an instant reference price for your cask, simply send photos 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\u003eReferable Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu prices vary depending on the vintage, label version, and cask type. Before selling, you can identify the 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%9E25%E5%B9%B4\"\u003eHakushu 25 Year Old 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%9Ehakushu-%E6%B3%A2%E6%9C%AC%E6%A1%B6\"\u003eHakushu Bourbon Cask 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%9Ehakushu%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%B2%E6%89%80-1988%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1988 Single Cask 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%9Ehakushu-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%B2%E6%89%80-1989-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1989 Single Cask 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%9Ehakushu-25%E5%B9%B4%E6%A9%9F%E5%A0%B4%E7%89%88\"\u003eHakushu 25 Year Old Airport Edition Resale 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 other vintages and versions of Hakushu, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Hakushu resale models\u003c\/a\u003e, refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003elist of Japanese whisky resale models\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore 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":44064317079769,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1990-_-Hakushu-1990-The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693470714","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-hakushuzheng-liu-suo-1990-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}