{"product_id":"hui-shou-xiang-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji","title":"Hibiki Japanese Whisky Recycling","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki Japanese Whisky: Entry-Level Hibiki Series – Check the Version Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony is the no-age-statement (NAS) regular edition of the Hibiki series, launched by Suntory in 2015 as an entry-level option alongside the original aged expressions (12, 17, 21, 30 years). Despite its entry-level positioning, it is crafted using the same blending expertise as the rest of the Hibiki series, combining whiskies from the Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. It serves as the starting point for many drinkers to discover the Hibiki series. Due to the numerous production batches and packaging versions, it's essential to identify which version you possess before selling to accurately target the market segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship series of \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. It is meticulously crafted by the chief blender using carefully selected whiskies from three major distilleries: Yamazaki (malt), Hakushu (malt), and Chita (grain), making it a blended whisky, not a single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aged expressions of the Hibiki series (12, 17, 21, 30 years) have been discontinued or had their supply significantly reduced, leading to a shrinking circulation in the market and a steady increase in prices in the secondary market. While the entry-level expressions are part of the regular production line, specific discontinued or limited batches can also command a premium. Therefore, identifying the version is the first step in valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarket Positioning of the Entry-Level Hibiki Series\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\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement (NAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisky Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki and Hakushu malt whiskies with Chita grain whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrice Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRelatively approachable within the Hibiki series, accessible to most drinkers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Circulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular production line, relatively widespread availability\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\u003eDifferences from Aged Hibiki Expressions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 12 \/ 17 \/ 21 Years\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\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClearly stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Positioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEntry-level drinkers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCollectors and drinkers alike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue Trend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRelatively stable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIncreases after discontinuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGifting Occasions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCasual dining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFormal business\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 Resale Price\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\u003eOuter Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box intact, no creases, no moisture damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, crushed box corners, mold.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel and Version\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear front and back labels, complete batch\/limited edition markings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLater regular editions, yellowed or torn labels.\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 unbroken, full fill level, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, low fill level, signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClean bottle body, no scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScratched bottle body, watermarks on labels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\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\u003ePhoto for Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the bottle (recommended five angles: front, back, neck fill level, bottom of the bottle, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. Our team will provide a quote based on recent transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify batch and limited edition markings to determine if it's a special version that may command a premium, aligning with the current market range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHome Visit or In-Store\u003c\/b\u003e: Arrange a time, and our appraiser will inspect the item on-site and settle immediately with cash or FPS, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Are Hibiki Japanese Whisky and Hibiki Harmony the same product?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they are the same. The product is marketed as \"Hibiki Japanese Harmony\" in Western markets, and often simply referred to as \"Hibiki Harmony\" in Japan. Both refer to this NAS entry-level expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is the entry-level expression worth buying, or will it be rejected?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth buying, and we continuously purchase it. While its appreciation may not be as significant as aged expressions, as long as the condition is complete and the version is clear, we will purchase it according to the current market range. If it's a discontinued or limited batch, there may even be an additional premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes for the same entry-level expression vary?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBatches, packaging versions, and condition all influence the valuation. The market range for later regular editions and special batches is not the same, so accurate quotes require clear photos and version identification.\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\u003eReferenced Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secondary market price of Hibiki whisky can vary due to the release year, label version, and differences in maturation casks. Below are the Hibiki models we primarily buy back; you can compare them with your own version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-%E9%9F%BFhibiki35%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92-%E6%9F%93%E4%BB%98%E7%89%A1%E4%B8%B9%E8%9D%B6%E5%9C%96%E7%AD%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 35 Year Arita-yaki Sometsuke Botanchozu Cylindrical 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%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E9%A2%A8%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9C%96%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Kutani-yaki Ko-Kutani-Fu Kachozu 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%BFdeep-harmony-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI Deep Harmony Limited Edition Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiki-%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-%E8%88%8A%E7%89%88%E7%99%BD%E7%9B%92\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Japanese Whisky (Old Version White Box) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF17%E5%B9%B4-%E7%99%BD%E9%B7%BA%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC\"\u003eHIBIKI 17 Year Shirasagi Limited Edition Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for other Hibiki ages and versions, please browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eView all Hibiki ages\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore 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":44310701310169,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/700ml_1770d5a4-9828-4e4c-bfcf-4593d22d14c6.jpg?v=1700730892","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}