{"product_id":"hui-shou-hibikixiang-21nian-ji-chang-ban","title":"Recycling 21-year-old Hibiki Airport Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 21-Year Airport Edition: Duty-Free Channel Exclusive, Accurate Identification for Fair Valuation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hibiki 21-Year Airport Edition refers to the version sold at Japanese airports and international duty-free shops. Its bottle, outer box, and accessory design are largely similar to the regular retail version, with the difference being the \"Travel Retail\" or \"Duty Free\" label on the bottle or outer box. Some batches have a capacity of 750ml, rather than the standard 700ml. For sellers who have this product and intend to sell it, accurately distinguishing between the regular retail version and the duty-free version often directly determines whether they can get a fair valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not a single malt). Its blending process incorporates some原酒 aged in plum wine casks, giving the whisky a rounded fruit sweetness—a flavor profile difficult for other blended brands to replicate. The原酒 comes from malt from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain原酒 from Chita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 21-year-old, the longer maturation allows the liquid to fully absorb the flavors of the cask while retaining the character of the原酒, making it a vintage considered collectible by many. The supply from duty-free channels is inherently limited, and its circulation is not as high as the regular retail version, which is why the airport edition is a separate category in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirport Edition vs. Regular Retail Edition Differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirport Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Retail Edition\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\u003eBottle or Outer Box Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes \"Travel Retail\" or \"Duty Free\" text.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml or 750ml, depending on region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly 700ml.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Tag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSome batches have limited edition neck tags.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSales Channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAirports, international duty-free shops.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan domestic or various country's official importers.\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\u003eMarket Positioning of the Airport Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\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\u003eCirculation Volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly less than the regular retail edition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuyer Preference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCollectors and overseas collectors prefer the \"Travel Retail\" label.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eValuation Logic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSome batches have a slight premium compared to the regular retail edition.\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\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Resale Price of the Airport Edition\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\u003eDuty-Free Label and Neck Tag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Travel Retail\" label, limited edition neck tag complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck tag missing, label worn.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels clear, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEdges curled, oil stains, torn.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, no leakage, shoulder full.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened and re-sealed, fill level noticeably low.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box intact, no damp damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, box damaged or moldy.\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 and back of the bottle, fill level, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. A reference price will be provided within minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will verify the duty-free label and capacity, distinguish between regular retail and airport editions, and cross-reference with the current week's transaction range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-Site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is agreeable, we will arrange for appraisal at our store or at your location. Upon verification, payment will be made on-site via cash or FPS. Appointments can be made for Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: My Hibiki 21-year does not have \"Duty-Free\" text. Is it a regular retail version?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou need to check the bottom of the outer box, the neck tag, and the details on the back of the bottle label, as some duty-free labels are in less obvious locations. We recommend taking five-angle photos for our assessment, which will be more accurate than just looking at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Which is more value-preserving, the airport edition or the regular retail edition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on the specific batch and the current week's transaction range, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer. When we provide a quote, we will take into account the version differences and current market conditions to give you a market-relevant reference price.\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\u003eSimilar Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secondary market price of Hibiki varies due to the year of release, label version, and differences in maturation casks. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively buying back. You can compare them with your version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9B%E5%AD%A3%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI 17 Year Seasons and Birds Limited Edition Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E6%A2%85%E6%B5%81%E6%B0%B4%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Arita-yaki Iro-e Plum and Flowing Water Design Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFmellow-harmony-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI Mellow Harmony Limited Edition Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B1%E7%AB%B9%E6%A2%85%E5%AF%85%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Arita-yaki Iro-e Bamboo, Plum, and Tiger Design Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF17%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 17 Seasons and Birds Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market value of more Hibiki vintages and versions, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHibiki Full Series Buyback Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Models List\u003c\/a\u003e, or enter 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":43065931858137,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/21_112fe5b2-5013-4888-aa77-6c3f49b5b4f9.jpg?v=1657696679","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-hibikixiang-21nian-ji-chang-ban","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}