{"product_id":"hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hanyu-ichiros-malt-3-of-hea","title":"Recycle Hanyu playing card series 3 of Hearts","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Hanyu 3 of Hearts worth serious selling? The indispensable need to complete the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu distillery officially ceased operations in 2000, and raw spirits were no longer produced, which is the fundamental reason why the Ichiro's Malt Card Series became a collector's item. The 3 of Hearts is a low-numbered card, rarely appearing individually in public auctions, usually changing hands as part of a complete set or a full suit of hearts. Precisely because collectors need to complete a full deck, private transactions for these \"filler\" cards are often more stable than public market prices—for sellers who happen to possess this bottle, it is an undervalued chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHanyu and Ichiro's Malt Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanyu, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, produced \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not blended). After the distillery ceased production, Ichiro Akuto, the third-generation owner, took over his father's remaining stock of raw spirits. Between 2005 and 2014, he bottled them individually as single casks, naming the series Ichiro's Malt Card Series, with a playing card theme. The complete set comprises 54 cards (52 standard cards plus 2 jokers). Each card corresponds to a unique cask number, with variations in cask type and liquid characteristics. This \"one cask, one card\" design gives the entire series both drinking and collecting value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 3 of Hearts, the dual attributes of being discontinued and limited to single casks mean its supply will only decrease; this is also why the current selling timing is relatively favorable for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3 of Hearts 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\u003e3 (Hearts 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 mostly indicates 2000 distillation (subject to 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\u003eRefill sherry hogshead (single cask, mostly 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\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-numbered card (2 to 4), rarely appears individually in public auctions, but there is strong demand to complete sets, so private transaction prices are often higher than public sales.\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 the Buy-Back Price of 3 of Hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 of Hearts label features three heart motifs. During evaluation, particular attention is paid to whether the size of the three hearts is consistent, and the position and font of the cask number engraving—counterfeits often reveal flaws in the heart proportions. In addition to suit identification, all the following items will be inspected. Any deficiency will only result in a graded discount and will not affect our acceptance of the goods.\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\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level at the neck, no significant drop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, traces of leakage on the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal (Cork \/ Screw Cap)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHealthy seal, unopened, no cracks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, crumbled cork, damaged seal.\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 clearly printed, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEdges peeling, oil stains, tears.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number and Bottle Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear engraving, cask number matches bottle number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFaded lettering, mismatched numbers.\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\u003eWooden box and certificate complete and in good condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, no certificate, accessories damp.\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\u003eIn terms of market depth, a complete set of Ichiro's Malt Card Series once achieved a transaction record of over HKD 7 million in Hong Kong in 2019; individual cards are also actively traded, with auction houses like Bonhams and Sotheby's featuring related lots annually. This means that even for a single card, there is a clear and traceable transaction history.\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 five-angle photos (front, back, neck, bottom, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will respond with a reference quote based on recent transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will verify the suit, cask number engraving, and bottle number to confirm authenticity, then cross-reference with current market ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor-to-door or In-store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free door-to-door service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and New Territories. After the appraiser inspects the item on-site, payment will be settled immediately 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 you still buy the 3 of Hearts if it doesn't have the original wooden box or certificate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Hanyu distillery has closed, and the liquid itself is already rare. Missing a box or certificate will only result in a graded discount based on condition, but we will still purchase it based on current market reference prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: The 3 of Hearts is a low-numbered card, does that mean it's not valuable?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at all. Low-numbered cards appear less frequently in public auctions, but collectors need them to complete full sets, creating strong demand. Private transactions for these cards are often more stable. We evaluate them based on the logic of their position within a complete set, rather than just their face value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes sometimes vary slightly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Card Series is an actively traded item, and transaction prices fluctuate with auction and private market activity. Our quotes are close to the current market range, not outdated prices from months ago. Send us photos of the bottle, and we can provide a reference quote within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp Quote: \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 Card Series Single Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Card Series, different suits and cask numbers directly affect the valuation. Before selling, you can first cross-reference the version:\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-8-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 8 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-jack\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Jack of Diamonds Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\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-6\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 6 OF CLUBS Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\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%97ace-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Card Series ACE 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%97\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Ace of Diamonds Buy-Back 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 Hanyu and other Japanese whiskies, please 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, or refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eFree Hong Kong \u0026amp; Macau Door-to-Door Collection Process\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463478051033,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/7_2.jpg?v=1665480216","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hanyu-ichiros-malt-3-of-hea","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}