{"product_id":"hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-10","title":"Recycling Hanyu Poker Card Series - 10 of Clubs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Hanyu 10 of Clubs a must-have for mid-stage collectors completing a set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Hanyu Playing Card Series, the 10 occupies a pivotal position among the mid-to-high number cards. Its value falls between that of the face cards and the low number cards, making it a frequently sought-after addition for collectors in the middle stages of completing a set. Its overall circulation is relatively stable. For sellers, this \"mid-stage essential\" steady demand often gives the 10 of Clubs more robust market support than its exposure at auctions might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Legend of Hanyu and its Single Cask Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanyu is a legendary brand in the Japanese whisky auction market. The distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, ceased production in 2000. After its closure, Ichiro Akuto took over the remaining raw whisky and bottled it cask by cask in single cask format—which is why it is classified as a \u003cb\u003eJapanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. Single cask means that each bottle comes from a single oak barrel, with the bottle indicating the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and yield. Once that cask is sold out, the exact same liquid will no longer be available. The Playing Card Series is built upon this logic, with each card representing a unique and rare item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHanyu 10 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\u003e10 (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\u003eTypically 1990\/1991 (based on 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\u003eMainly American oak hogshead (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\u003eMid-to-high\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\u003eMid-to-high number cards (7–10) are the most common range for collectors in the middle stages of completing a set. The market segment is stable, and auction exposure is relatively balanced.\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\u003eAfter the Hanyu distillery ceased production, Ichiro reorganized the remaining raw whisky, dividing it into 54 cards based on the playing card theme, with each cask bottled individually. These were released sequentially starting in 2005, and the entire series was completed with the final card in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of market depth, the complete Card Series set achieved a transaction record of HK$7,192,000 in Hong Kong in 2019. Individual cards are also actively traded, with Bonhams and Sotheby's featuring related lots annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of the 10 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\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAt the ideal position in the bottleneck, no signs of decrease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSubsided liquid level, 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, perfectly sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCracked cork, previously unsealed 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\u003eUpper and lower patterns complete, clubs aligned correctly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnclear printing, label peeling or damaged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number Engraving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number (often pressed on the bottom right) clear and matches the bottle number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number blurry, inconsistent with outer box number.\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\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring item-by-item appraisal, any single missing item will only result in a tiered reduction in grade, not outright rejection; even if accessories are incomplete, we still evaluate 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\u003eInitial Photo Appraisal\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five photos of the bottle (front, back, neck, bottom, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and include any version information you have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will cross-reference the label, cask number, and distillation year against transaction ranges for that period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eArrange Handover\u003c\/b\u003e: We can arrange home visits or store meetings in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. Once the appraisal is complete, settlement will be made immediately via cash or 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: Is the 10 of Clubs, being a mid-range number card, easier to sell than face cards?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mid-to-high number cards are the most common range for collectors completing a set, so demand is stable and circulation is steady. Their market support often rivals that of face cards. We will provide a reference price based on current transaction ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What if the cask number on the bottle doesn't match the outer box number? Does it significantly affect the value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it will have an impact. The consistency of the cask number with the bottle and outer box number is crucial for verifying authenticity and condition. If there's a discrepancy, the valuation will be adjusted in tiers, but we can still accept the item. We recommend sending a close-up photo of the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: If it's been stored at home for many years, will the liquid deteriorate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs long as the bottle is unopened, the seal is intact, and it's stored in a cool, dry place, high-alcohol whiskies can be preserved for many years. The longer it's been out of production, the rarer an original, well-preserved item becomes, which can actually be advantageous for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp for 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\u003eOther Hanyu Playing Card Singles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent card ranks within the same series have varying cask types and distillation years, and their valuations differ accordingly. Before selling, you can identify your 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%97-hanyu-ichiros-malt-6-of-spa\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 6 of Spades Buyback 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-1\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series King of Spades Buyback 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-%E5%B0%8F%E4%B8%91%E5%BD%A9%E8%89%B2-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Colour Joker Buyback 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 Buyback 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-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Queen of Clubs Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore info: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHanyu Full Series\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Full Series Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/%E9%97%9C%E6%96%BC%E6%88%91%E5%93%8B\"\u003eWhisky Expert Background\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42832617504985,"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-10-OF-CLUBS1.jpg?v=1653299121","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-10","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}