{"product_id":"hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-ace-of-clubs","title":"Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Card Series Ace of Clubs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Ace of Clubs the starting card for full-set collectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Hanyu playing card series, the four Aces are the starting goal for every full-set collector, and Clubs is the least circulated suit among the four. Because of this, the Ace of Clubs consistently receives high auction interest, with its transaction performance outperforming the Diamonds series for several consecutive years. For sellers currently holding this card, its rarity itself is a bargaining chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hanyu and Ichiro's Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu Distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, officially ceased production and closed in 2000. Ichiro Akuto then took over the raw spirits left by his father, bottling them individually as single casks. This marks one of the most iconic chapters in the history of Japanese \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e collection. The most distinguishing feature of the playing card series is that each card corresponds to one cask – each card represents an independent single cask, and once the liquid in the cask is sold out, it no longer exists. This is the fundamental reason why it cannot be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAce of Clubs Specification and Positioning\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\u003eCharacteristics of this Card\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\u003eCard Rank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAce (Clubs suit)\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\u003eSeries generally distilled in 1986 (as per bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily hogshead \/ bourbon refill as core cask type (mostly single cask, cask strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRarity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExtremely Rare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Tier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAce is the lead card of each suit. Full-set collectors usually start with the four Aces. Market exposure is higher than lower-numbered cards of the same suit.\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 Depth of the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ichiro's Malt Card Series is one of the most famous single cask series in the history of Japanese whisky. After the Hanyu distillery ceased production, Ichiro bottled 54 casks corresponding to 54 playing cards in batches, completing the release between 2005 and 2014, thereby closing the entire series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Card Series was hammered at HK$7,192,000 at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2019, setting an auction record for Japanese whisky at the time, and remains the most frequently cited transaction benchmark for the Card Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Buy-Back Price of Ace of Clubs\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\u003eFill Level (Liquid Level)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLocated at the ideal position on the bottle neck, no significant drop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level sunken, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCork \/ Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCork or screw cap healthy, seal intact.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCork cracked, previously opened and re-sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle club motif and \"ACE OF CLUBS\" text clear, sharp borders.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eText blurry, fuzzy borders, yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask and Bottle Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number clearly engraved, corresponds to bottle number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraving unclear, number inconsistent with outer box.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box and certificate complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny of the above deficiencies will only result in a graded markdown of the valuation, not a rejection of the item – even without the box or certificate, the liquid itself is rare, and we will still assess it based on the current market range.\u003c\/p\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 multi-angle photos of the bottle (front, back, neck, bottom, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, specifying the version and accessory condition. The team will reply with a reference price on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Compare the label printing layers, cask number engraving, and bottle number against recent transaction ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFace-to-Face Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free door-to-door service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. Payment in cash or FPS immediately after appraisal, with one-on-one handling throughout the process.\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: Do you still buy Ace of Clubs without the original wooden box or certificate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do. The Card Series is bottled as single casks, and the rarity of the liquid itself is the core value. Missing boxes or certificates will result in a graded markdown in valuation, but we will still purchase them at the current market reference price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How can I tell if my Ace of Clubs is authentic?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most direct way is to check the label printing layers, the sharpness of the border of the single club motif, and whether the engraved cask number matches the bottle number. Some fakes may have blurry text or fuzzy borders. Send us multi-angle photos, and we can make a preliminary assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes vary slightly over time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter Hanyu ceased production, it is impossible to restock. The Card Series is an actively traded item, and transaction prices fluctuate during different periods. Our quotes reflect the current market range, not outdated prices from several months ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Quote on WhatsApp: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Hanyu Playing Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent card ranks, cask types, and distillation years within the same series will directly affect the valuation. You can pre-match the version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-jack\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Jack of Diamonds Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E9%BB%91%E8%89%B2%E9%AC%BC%E7%89%8C\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Black Joker Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-king\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series King of Clubs Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-10\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 10 of Diamonds Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-queen-1\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series (Single Card Purchase) Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated pages: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eRecycling Services Description\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eRecycling FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHanyu Models List\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42832610230489,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/HANYU-ICHIRO_S-MALT-ACE-OF-CLUBS1.jpg?v=1653298979","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-ace-of-clubs","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}