{"product_id":"hui-shou-bai-zhou-zheng-liu-suo-1994-dan-tong-yuan-jiu-wei-shi-ji","title":"Recycling Hakushu Distillery 1994 Single Cask Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eHong Kong High-Price Buyback for Hakushu Whisky: Online Inquiry for Japanese Single Malt Acquisition Prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Hakushu 1994 Single Cask Original Whisky Worth Seriously Selling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hakushu Distillery is still in operation today, but the original whisky distilled in 1994 is a different story. This batch of liquid, barreled thirty years ago, was not considered a treasure at the time, but now it has become rare for two reasons: firstly, Japanese whisky was in a slump in the 1990s, so there weren't many high-aged original whiskies left; secondly, this is a single cask bottling from The Owner's Cask series (Suntory Owner's Private Cask), and once a cask is sold out, there will never be an identical liquid again. For sellers who hold this bottle, the rarer the cask number, the more room there is for negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hakushu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu is a\u003cb\u003e Japanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e under Suntory, and unlike Yamazaki's rich sherry-style, Hakushu is known for its fresh, herbal, and minty notes. Some batches include lightly peated malt whisky, which adds more complexity and has earned it the nickname of the \"forest distillery.\" After the discontinuation of Hakushu 12 Year Old in 2018, the entire brand's secondary market popularity significantly increased, with high-aged expressions like 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old becoming extremely difficult to find. In this context, older single cask whiskies like the 1994 vintage naturally become a core target in the collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct 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\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Owner's Cask (Suntory Owner's Private Cask Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Whisky\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\u003e1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHakushu Distillery \/ Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan\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\u003eVaries by single cask number (common white oak casks, sherry casks, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol Content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Strength, varies by 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\u003eAs it's a single cask bottling, the bottle typically indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and number of bottles produced. Before selling, please verify the cask number of your bottle, as this is a crucial basis for valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of Hakushu 1994 Single Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven for the same whisky, prices can vary. Below are the standards we check for each item during our assessment, listed transparently to help you understand the true condition of your collection:\u003c\/p\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\u003eOriginal Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExclusive wooden box, complete with factory certificate, no 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels clear, no yellowing, no water stains, legible signature.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowing, water marks, tears, faded writing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUllage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintained at original neck level, fine and persistent beads after shaking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificant drop in liquid level (loss), leakage from bottle opening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, unopened, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal cracked, uneven shrinkage, previously opened and re-sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Cask Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial finishing (e.g., Mizunara cask) or award-winning cask number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOrdinary cask number, no special markings.\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 Preliminary Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the front, back, neck, bottom, outer box, and cask number via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will reply with a preliminary reference price on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eConfirm Version\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify cask number, bottling quantity, and accessories against current market transaction ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor-to-Door \/ Store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free door-to-door service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. After confirming the whisky's condition, payment will be settled on-site 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: Will the whisky spoil and affect the buyback after twenty or thirty years?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Whisky has a high alcohol content. As long as the bottle is unopened, the seal is intact, and it's stored upright in a cool, dark place, it will not spoil for decades. Original items from long-discontinued vintages become rarer over time, which is more advantageous for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Do you still buy if I only have the bottle and no wooden box or certificate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do. The liquid of a single cask original whisky is inherently rare, and we will buy back bottles without the box at market reference prices. If the wooden box and certificate can be found later, the price will significantly increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do single casks attract more market attention than regular Hakushu?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause every cask in The Owner's Cask series is bottled individually. Once a cask is sold out, it's discontinued, and identical liquid cannot be reproduced. This uniqueness is the fundamental reason it is highly sought after in the secondary market.\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\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakushu whiskies of different vintages, cask types, and label versions have varying valuations. You can compare them before selling:\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%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%8B\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1998 Single 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%9Ehakushu-2014%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8B\"\u003eHakushu 2014 Sherry Cask 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-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%B6%E6%89%80-1989-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1989 Single 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%9Ehakushu-25%E5%B9%B4%E6%A9%9F%E5%A0%B4%E7%89%88\"\u003eHakushu 25 Year Old Airport Edition 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-1989-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8B\"\u003eHakushu 1989 Sherry 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 the market prices for different 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 buyback models\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also visit the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8B\"\u003eComplete Guide to Japanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064364888281,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1994-_-Hakushu-1994-The-Owner_s-Cask.jpg?v=1693475457","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-bai-zhou-zheng-liu-suo-1994-dan-tong-yuan-jiu-wei-shi-ji","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}