{"product_id":"hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-king","title":"Recycle Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Card Series King of Clubs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKing of Clubs: The least seen of the four Kings at auction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Hanyu Card Series, the King is the highest-ranking card of each suit; the King of Clubs is also the one with the fewest public auction records among the four Kings. It is mostly sold as part of a complete set, and individual public sales are rare. Therefore, its private transaction value is often higher than the publicly recorded figures, and the price range fluctuates more significantly. In other words, if you have a King of Clubs, you need to find an expert buyer to determine its true value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKing of Clubs 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 \/ Suit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKing (Clubs)\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\u003eMostly 1986 for the series (as indicated on the bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ehogshead \/ refill cask, 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 Position\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKing is the highest rank of the four suits, commanding the highest prices for both single cards and full sets, and has a high exposure rate at international auctions.\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\u003eThe Inherent Rarity of the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Card Series was spearheaded by Ichiro Akuto, who bottled the last batch of raw spirits from the Hanyu distillery before its closure, as single casks. The entire series corresponds to 54 playing cards with 54 wooden casks, released in batches starting from 2005 and completed in 2014; each card has a unique cask number and individual ABV, inherently precluding the possibility of \"restocking the same item.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rarity is also reflected in the open market: a complete Card Series was hammered at HK$7,192,000 at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2019, setting a new auction record for Japanese whisky at the time, and remains one of the most frequently cited transaction points in the industry. The King, at the top of the series, is one of the key cards that supports this figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Buy-Back Price of the King of Clubs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Clubs label features a club throne design as its main visual. When authenticating, the crown's shadow and the veins of the club leaves are key focal points, as counterfeits often show blurry printing in the leaf veins. In addition to authenticity, the condition also determines the valuation, and we assess it based on the following criteria:\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\u003eThrone Main Visual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown shadow, leaf veins clear and distinct.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf veins blurry, lacking definition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintained at the neck of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDropped below the shoulder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHealthy structure, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftened, previous leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl Bellinger.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number and Serial Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number, ABV, and bottle serial number match.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFaint engraving, data mismatch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box, complete certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing box or 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\u003ePhoto for Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, send clear photos of the bottle's front, back label, neck fill level, base, and outer box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDetail Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will compare the main visual of the throne, cask number, ABV, and serial number, and cross-reference with current market trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSame-Day Quote and Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: We will provide a reference price range. If the price is agreeable, we will arrange an on-site or in-store transaction. After on-the-spot inspection, 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: With so few public transactions for the King of Clubs, how is it valued?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrecisely because public records are limited, we determine the price by integrating complete set transaction records, recent market trends for King cards in the same series, and private transaction benchmarks, rather than relying on just one or two public auctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why is the quoted range for the King of Clubs relatively wide?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare individual cards have limited circulation and few comparable transaction points, so the market itself is more volatile. We will explain the reasons for the range during the quotation and provide a clear specific point based on the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: For such a high-value single card, how is transaction security ensured?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can choose in-store face-to-face transaction, where appraisal, confirmation, and settlement are completed on-site. Cash or FPS transfers are instant, and the entire process is confidential, avoiding the risks of transporting high-value items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a King of Clubs, feel free to WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e to get a current reference price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Hanyu Card Series Single Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe market prices for card ranks other than King vary. Before selling, you can compare them here:\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 Card Series 6 of Spades 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%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%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-k\"\u003eHanyu Card Series King 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-%E5%B0%8F%E4%B8%91%E5%BD%A9%E8%89%B2-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Colour 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%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-queen-of-clubs\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Queen of Clubs Buy-Back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare the market trends of the entire series, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHanyu Model List\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eRecycling Service Description\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eRecycling FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43411766018265,"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-KING-OF-CLUBS_2.jpg?v=1664264070","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-king","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}