{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-zheng-liu-suo-1986-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"Recycling single cask of raw spirit from Hakushu Distillery in 1986","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Hakushu 1986 Single Cask so hard to find again? The Last Call for The Owner's Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hakushu 1986 single cask whisky came from Suntory's discontinued \"The Owner's Cask\" project, which allowed collectors to purchase entire casks and have them bottled with dedicated cask numbers and labels. After the project ended, no new bottles with this label would ever be released. Furthermore, the 1986 distilled whisky has matured in casks for decades, meaning the number of bottles from a single cask is inherently limited, and each bottle sold makes it rarer. This is precisely the most substantial bargaining chip for current owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hakushu Distillery is nestled in the forests of the Southern Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture, at an altitude of approximately 700 meters, making it one of the highest-altitude whisky distilleries in the world. It utilizes natural soft water filtered through granite layers. Hakushu is a \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not a blended whisky) and is known for its refreshing, forest-like character, with some versions having a light peaty note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a market perspective, Hakushu 12 Year Old saw a significant price increase in the secondary market after its discontinuation was announced in 2018. High-aged expressions like the 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old have also been consistently hard to find. Early single casks like the 1986, which were not considered rare treasures back then, have now become core collector's items due to their dwindling availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1986 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 (Owner Exclusive Single Cask Series)\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\u003e1986\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 (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 Positioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHakushu's signature forest-like freshness, 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\u003eSeries discontinued, limited single cask yield, extremely low market circulation\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 the Resale Value of Hakushu 1986\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\u003eWooden Box \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box, certificate, slipcase complete, no deformation or dampness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing certificate, mold on the box.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel \u0026amp; Signature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels and single cask exclusive information clear, no yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFading, water stains, tears.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\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 high neck, minimal evaporation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificant loss of liquid, level below shoulder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal \u0026amp; Cap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, unopened, no signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, leakage, affected by high temperature.\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 Initial Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the front, back, neck, liquid level, and wooden box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and we will provide a reference range based on current market prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePhysical Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Appointments can be made for in-store or doorstep service to verify the cask number, liquid level, label, and authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free doorstep service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. Payment will be made in cash or via FPS immediately after price confirmation.\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 keeping it for over thirty years make it \"expire\" and affect its resale value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. As long as it remains unopened, the seal is intact, and it's stored upright away from light, whisky of this alcohol content can be preserved for many years. The longer it's discontinued and the rarer its original condition, the more advantageous it is for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will the cask number and signature on the single cask affect the valuation or privacy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The cask number and exclusive information are proof of the whisky's identity, helping to confirm its authenticity. We will also protect your privacy during the transaction process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Do you still accept bottles without the wooden box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do. The liquid of discontinued single cask whiskies is inherently rare. A bottle without the box will still be valued according to the current market range, while a complete set will command a higher premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp Quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu single casks vary in price depending on distillation year, cask type, and label differences. Before selling, you can first compare versions:\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%9E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%8B%E6%89%80-1997-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1997 Single Cask Whisky Resale Value\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%8B%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 Whisky Resale Value\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-2014%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu 2014 Sherry Cask Whisky Resale Value\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%8B%E6%89%80-2000-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 2000 Single Cask Whisky Resale Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%8B%E6%89%801998%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1998 Single Cask Whisky Resale Value\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare market prices for other vintages and versions of Hakushu, 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 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":44064205734105,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1986-_-Hakushu-1986-The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693466481","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-zheng-liu-suo-1986-dan-tong-yuan-jiu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}