{"product_id":"hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-k","title":"Recycle Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Series King of Diamonds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKing of Diamonds: The Most Referenced Market Indicator in the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the four Kings in the Card Series, the King of Diamonds has the most frequent public transaction records. The international collector community has long regarded it as a market barometer for the entire series. It can be seen almost every year at Bonhams Hong Kong and Sotheby's London Japanese whisky auctions. The Hanyu distillery closed in 2000, and the amount of original cask liquid is limited, meaning the supply of this high-ranking card will only become tighter – this is the leverage for sellers currently holding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKing of Diamonds Specifications 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\u003eKing (Diamonds 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 description is mostly 1988 distillation (refer to bottle engraving)\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 bourbon hogshead series (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 Ranking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe King is the highest rank of the four suits. Whether trading a single card or a full set, its market price is the highest, and its exposure at international auctions is top-tier.\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 Akuto reorganized approximately 400 remaining original casks, bottling them individually with a playing card theme. They were gradually released starting in 2005, with the last card completed in 2014, thereby sealing the entire series, which comprises a total of 54 cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, a complete set of 54 cards sold for HK$7,192,000 at Bonhams Hong Kong, which is the most representative public auction record for the Card Series. Individual card auctions circulate simultaneously in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. The market depth far exceeds that of ordinary Japanese whiskies, which is the basis for the stable valuation of high-ranking cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Authentication Points for King of Diamonds and Factors Affecting Resale Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Diamonds label features a diamond-shaped composition with a king's portrait in the center. When authenticating, please pay attention to the printing density of the king's cloak folds and the thickness of the cask number font; counterfeits often lose gradient details in the cloak area. The table below lists the aspects to examine during evaluation. Any missing item will result in a graded deduction, but it can still be purchased at the current week's market price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation 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 of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly lower, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCork \/ Screw Cap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, no cracks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose, 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\u003eClear cloak gradient, full cask number font.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowing, tears, blurry layers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number and Bottle Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraved cask number corresponds to bottle number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIllegible, unable to verify.\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\u003eComplete with wooden box and certificate.\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhatsApp Initial Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send multi-angle photos of the bottle to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, stating the version and accessory condition. We will reply with a reference price on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCask Number Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Compare the engraved cask number, bottle number, and label design, and cross-reference with the current week's transaction range.\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 and Kowloon. After authentication, payment will be made immediately in cash or via FPS, 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: Why does the King of Diamonds receive more attention than Kings of other suits?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it has the most public transaction records and abundant price reference points. Collectors generally use it as a market anchor for the entire Card Series, making its circulation and negotiation relatively active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can the King of Diamonds still be acquired without the original wooden box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Discontinued single cask liquid is inherently extremely rare. A missing box will only result in a graded deduction in valuation, but we will still purchase it within the current week's market range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why does the quoted price fluctuate over time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe King of Diamonds is an active trading item in the open market. Each auction and private transaction influences its price; our quotes reflect the current transaction range, not outdated prices from several months ago.\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\u003eWithin the Card Series, different suits and ranks directly affect the valuation. Before selling, you can first verify the version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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 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-king\"\u003eHanyu Card Series King of Clubs 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 Card Series Queen of Clubs 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\"\u003eHanyu Card Series King of Hearts Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Hanyu's prices for different vintages and versions, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHanyu Buyback Models List\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eComprehensive Guide to Japanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e. 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