{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-zheng-liu-suo-1993dan-tong-yuan-jiu-wei-shi-ji","title":"Recycling 1993 single cask whisky from Hakushu Distillery","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHakushu 1993 Single Cask: A Key Vintage with Lower Bottling Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1993 bottling has fewer units than the 1992 version, and is usually priced slightly higher than the 1992 version, making it a must-have vintage for early 1990s single cask collectors. These early single casks were distillery-exclusive releases, each with independent ABV and cask type descriptions, and are now very rare. Once a single cask whisky is sold out, it is gone forever. Coupled with the overall tightening supply of Hakushu, well-preserved 1993 bottles are increasingly sought after in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu, part of Suntory, is an authentic \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. The distillery is located in a high-altitude forest in the Southern Alps, using natural soft water filtered through granite layers. Its flavor is known for its fresh herbal notes, with some batches incorporating lightly peated new make. Since the discontinuation of Hakushu 12 Year Old in 2018, the entire series has seen upward movement in the secondary market, with older vintages being in particularly high demand. Early single casks, due to their limited release, are a crucial part of any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask 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\u003eDescription\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\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory Hakushu Distillery, Yamanashi Prefecture\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\u003eEarly 1990s single cask bottlings are extremely limited, with little circulation in the secondary 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 the Resale Value of Hakushu 1993 Single Cask\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\u003eTop Condition (Highest Valuation)\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\u003eLiquid Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level at the neck, clear liquid with no sediment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss of liquid below the shoulder, cloudy liquid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel and Embossing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear label printing, discernible embossed year on the bottle bottom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowed, torn label; blurred or illegible embossing on the bottom.\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\u003eHealthy cork or screw cap, intact seal with no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCracked or sunken cork, damaged seal, suspected re-sealing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete original wooden box and certificate, full bottle number engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle only without box, missing certificate, accessories not matching 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\u003eThe 1993 label printing has subtle differences from the 1992 version; also pay attention to the embossed year on the bottom of the bottle. Any missing item will result in a deduction based on its extent, but can still be accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarket Depth of Hakushu Early Single Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu early 1990s single cask whiskies were distillery-exclusive releases, each independent, with extremely low market circulation. 1992 and 1993 are the adjacent vintages most often compared by collectors. Bonhams and Sotheby's auction early 1990s Hakushu single casks every quarter, positioning them as old whiskies sought after by contemporary Japanese whisky collectors, and can be used as a reference for market trends 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\u003ePhoto and Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the bottle via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e (recommended five angles: front, back, neck, bottom, box). Our team will provide a quote based on recent transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHome Visit or In-Store\u003c\/b\u003e: Arrange a time for our appraiser to inspect the item on-site. Payment will be made instantly in cash or via FPS, covering Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories.\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: Why is 1993 usually slightly higher priced than 1992?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMainly because 1993 has fewer bottlings, making it rarer. The actual quote will still depend on the specific version and condition of your bottle, compared to recent transaction prices, rather than just the vintage year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: The embossing on the bottle bottom is a bit blurry, will this affect the acquisition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe impact is limited. Clear embossing is a plus, but we will comprehensively evaluate it based on the label printing, liquid level, and overall condition. If it's discernible, we will still proceed with the acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How long is the quote valid? Why does it change?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly single casks are active old whiskies in auction markets, with prices fluctuating quarterly. Our quotes will reflect the current transaction range. Once the price is confirmed, we can arrange for immediate transaction and cash settlement on the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the latest reference price for this 1993, simply WhatsApp photos to \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor related resources, please refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/%E9%97%9C%E6%96%BC%E6%88%91%E5%93%8B\"\u003eOur Whisky Practical Background\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eWhisky Recycling FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Hakushu recycling models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064363675865,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1993-_-Hakushu-1993-The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693475428","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-zheng-liu-suo-1993dan-tong-yuan-jiu-wei-shi-ji","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}