{"product_id":"hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-queen","title":"Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Collection - Queen of Hearts","description":"\u003ch3\u003eQueen of Hearts: A Stable Card in the Hanyu Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen of Hearts is one of the later bottled releases in the Hanyu (Hanyu) Card Series. Existing bottles generally maintain good original integrity, and its transaction frequency in international auctions is relatively stable. For collectors looking to acquire or complete the set, the Queen of Hearts is often mentioned. For sellers, this stable circulation means it has a clear valuation basis in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground of the Hanyu Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanyu was a \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e distillery in Saitama Prefecture that closed in 2000. After its closure, Ichiro Akuto matured and bottled the original whisky left by his father cask by cask, using playing card suits and numbers as the naming theme for the entire series, which took about ten years to complete. Each card is an independent single cask, with varying cask types, colors, and styles, and cannot be reproduced—this is the core reason why the Card Series has been long sought after in the collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the Queen of Hearts, it represents a batch in the series that was fully matured and bottled relatively late, with its market segment consistently trending upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQueen of Hearts 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\u003eThis Card's Characteristics\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\u003eQueen (Heart 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 often states 2000 distillation (based on bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\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\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Standing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eQueen rank has slightly more circulation than King, but is essential for a complete set; market segment is stably trending upwards\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 2019, a complete set of 54 cards sold for HKD 7 million at Bonhams Hong Kong, establishing the series' position in the auction market. Since then, individual cards have circulated annually through auction houses like Sotheby's, Whisky Auctioneer, and Bonhams, giving this series a market depth and pricing transparency far exceeding that of ordinary Japanese whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Identification Points for Queen of Hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label of the Queen of Hearts features a frontal portrait of the Queen with a heart border. The gradient of the ruby on top of the crown is a common point for distinguishing authenticity—fakes often simplify the gradient into a single color block. We will cross-reference each item below.\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\u003eAt the bottleneck, no significant drop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLow fill 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\u003eHealthy and intact.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCracked, 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 ruby gradient on the crown, intact border.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing gradient, blurry print, yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number \u0026amp; Bottle Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number engraving matches bottle number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCannot verify, unclear engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Box \/ Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal and 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\u003eA deficiency in one item will result in a graded markdown, but it can still be acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eGet a quote by sending photos\u003c\/b\u003e: Take five photos (front, back, neck fill level, bottle bottom, outer box) and send them to WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will reply with a reference range the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eArrange for transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: On-site appraisal can be arranged at your location in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, or Outlying Islands, or at our store. After confirming the condition, settlement will be made on the spot 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: If my Queen of Hearts doesn't have its original wooden box, will you still buy it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we still acquire it. The whisky from closed distilleries is inherently rare, and a missing box will only result in a graded markdown based on condition. We will provide a reference price according to current market conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How can I initially determine if my item is genuine?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, check the gradient of the ruby on the crown and whether the heart border is intact. Then, verify the cask number engraving against the bottle number. Take clear photos of these areas and send them to us for an initial online assessment; the final assessment will be done on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes change over time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen of Hearts is an actively traded item, and international auction and private transaction prices fluctuate periodically. Our quotes reflect the current weekly range, so normal discrepancies may occur if you inquire at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant quote via 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 Individual Hanyu Playing Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask types and completeness vary for different card ranks in the same series. You can cross-reference the card rank 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%97\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Ace of Diamonds 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 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%97hanyu-ichiros-malt-6-of-hearts%E5%9B%9E\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 6 of Hearts 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-1\"\u003eHanyu Card Series (Individual Card Acquisition) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading: \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, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eHong Kong \u0026amp; Macau Free Home Collection Service Process\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eInstant WhatsApp Quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463508000985,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/3_2.jpg?v=1665480321","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-queen","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}