{"product_id":"hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-zheng-liu-suo-1998dan-tong-yuan-jiu","title":"Buyback of 1998 single cask of raw spirit from the Yamazaki Distillery","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1998 Single Cask Cask Strength: Why a Generic Single Cask is Also Worth Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamazaki Distillery 1998 single cask cask strength (Single Cask Genshu \/ Cask Strength) is a single cask edition exclusively released by the distillery. It is undiluted, with an alcohol content typically between 50% and 60% ABV. The \"generic single cask\" mentioned on this page refers to another SKU of the 1998 vintage, distinct from batches with special themed labels such as the Hero, Distillery, or Yokohama commemorative editions. For the seller, the key is not whether it has a fancy commemorative design, but rather the essence of a single cask – once a particular cask is sold out, the exact same liquid will never appear again. This unrepeatability is precisely its value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Yamazaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamazaki Distillery is Suntory's \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt\u003c\/b\u003e distillery, located in a water source area in Yamanashi Prefecture. The distillery features six pairs of copper pot stills of various shapes, from straight-necked to spherical. This is quite rare for a single distillery and allows it to produce raw spirits with a wide range of flavor profiles, leaving room for future single cask selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamazaki's international standing was gradually established after Yamazaki 12 Year Old first won gold at the ISC in 2003, leading to an increase in demand. In 2014, Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named the \"World's Best Whisky\" by Jim Murray, elevating the brand's profile even further. Raw spirits distilled in 1998 were not considered rarities at the time, but as the remaining stock naturally narrowed and brand value accumulated, single casks from this era have now become a core target for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1998 Single Cask Specifications Overview\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\u003eCask Filling Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\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 batch (Sherry, Bourbon, Mizunara, White Oak have all been used)\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, approx. 50% to 60% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Maturation Period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by bottling year, mostly 15 to 30 years\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\u003eInformation to Verify Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences between single cask editions often determine the starting point of the valuation. Checking the following four items before selling can make the quote more accurate for the actual version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerification Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Method\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\u003eLabel Cask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask type indicated on the front or back label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cask number printed on the back label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYear after \"Bottled\" on the back label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box, single cask certificate (if complete)\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 Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the front and back of the bottle, liquid 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\u003eOn-site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is satisfactory, an appointment will be made for appraisal at our store or at your location. Once confirmed, payment will be made immediately in cash or via FPS. The entire process is confidential, and appointments can be made for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau.\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: Is my 1998 distillery single cask a generic or special edition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can send us a photo of the label theme for our assessment. If the label does not have a clear theme (such as Hero, Distillery, Cask, Yokohama, etc.), it is generally considered a generic single cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How significant is the price difference between the generic and special-label 1998 editions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on the rarity of the special label. The generic edition serves as the baseline price, while some special editions may command a premium of approximately 20% to 50%. The final price will depend on the actual version and current market range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will a single cask cask strength whisky stored for over twenty years affect its acquisition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Whisky has a high alcohol content. As long as the bottle is unopened, the seal is intact, and it is stored in a cool, dry place, it will not deteriorate even after decades. The more complete the original condition, the more advantageous it is for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Quote 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\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere can be significant differences in valuation between different vintages, cask types, and label versions. Checking the version before selling can prevent undervaluation:\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%9Ehakushu%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1990-%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eHakushu Distillery 1990 Single Cask Cask Strength 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%88%8A%E7%89%88%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8Cwhisky\"\u003eHakushu Old Version 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-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%8C\"\u003eHakushu 1989 Sherry Single Cask Cask Strength 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%9Esherry-cask-2013\"\u003eHakushu SHERRY CASK 2013 Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6hakushu%E7%99%BD%E5%B7%9E-10%E5%B9%B4%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHakushu 10 Year Old Japanese 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 market trends for different vintages and versions, you can 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\"\u003elist of Japanese whisky buyback models\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%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108645335257,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1998-_-Yamazaki-1998-Single-Cask_60be3928-3440-451f-9985-9633d162aec6.jpg?v=1695800969","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-zheng-liu-suo-1998dan-tong-yuan-jiu","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}