{"product_id":"hui-shou-zhi-fu-ichiros-28zhou-nian-qing-li-ba-lei-wu-xi-lie-ji-nian-ban-wei-shi-ji-quan-gang-zui-gao-hui-shou-jia-ge-shou-gou-zhi-fu-wei-shi-ji","title":"Ichiro's 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet Series Commemorative Edition Whisky | Highest buyback price for Ichiro whisky in Hong Kong","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKiyosato Ballet 28th Anniversary: A Rare Work by Three Japanese Master Blenders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kiyosato Ballet series has always been considered one of the most challenging Japanese whisky series to complete. The 28th-anniversary edition is particularly special because it was a collaboration between three prominent blenders: Suntory Chief Blender Seiichi Koshimizu, 5th Generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, and Chichibu founder Ichiro Akuto. These three industry giants coming together to bottle for the same artistic event is a rare combination in itself. Combined with the use of mostly aged and some now-discontinued original whiskies, it has maintained long-term discussion in auctions and the secondary market—this is a strong selling point for current owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Kiyosato Ballet called a \"liquid artwork\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series was created for Japan's \"Kiyosato Field Ballet\": a cultural event combining natural scenery with ballet performances, which is annually featured on the labels and bottling themes. The black ballet silhouette label design transforms the contrast of light and shadow into a visual language, contributing to its collectible value alongside the liquid itself. For collectors, it sells not just flavor, but a preserved artistic memory—this cultural scarcity is a source of valuation that regular whiskies cannot replicate, and it is why it frequently becomes a focal point in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e28th Anniversary Specifications at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChichibu Kiyosato Ballet 28th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery \/ Brand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChichibu \/ Venture Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlenders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeiichi Koshimizu, Shinji Fukuyo, Ichiro Akuto (three-way collaboration)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Whiskies Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHakushu, Yamazaki, Hanyu, Kawasaki, Chichibu (including original whiskies from closed distilleries)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlack ballet silhouette label, exclusive commemorative gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Positioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuction hot item, representative edition of a hard-to-collect series\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAvoid light, store upright, maintain constant temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Evaluation Points Affecting the 28th Anniversary Buyback Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Gift Box and Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBox and documentation complete and in good condition.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing accessories, damaged box.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBallet Silhouette Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear design, no yellowing, no scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYellowing, peeling edges, water stains, tearing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIntact seal, no leakage, healthy cork.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, leakage, aged cork.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiquid Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull level, well preserved.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eObvious evaporation, exposed to heat or stored horizontally for long periods.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVerification Steps Before Trading Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake these photos before asking for a price for your Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet\u003c\/b\u003e: Clearly photograph the front, back label, liquid level, seal, and box certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have an outer box, certificate, or old purchase records, include those as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to determine the quoted price for Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet\u003c\/b\u003e: Clear photos of the front and back labels, liquid level, seal, and box certificate will lead to a valuation closer to the actual transaction price. We will then respond with the sellable price range based on market demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePayment methods for Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet\u003c\/b\u003e: Once the price for your Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet is agreed upon, we can arrange for doorstep collection across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, or at our store. After on-site verification, payment will be made instantly in cash or via FPS.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails Buyers Most Frequently Ask About Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How can I get an accurate valuation for my Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Simply stating the wine name is usually not enough. It's best to include clear photos of the liquid level, seal, and accessories. Buyers typically consider the edition, preservation status, and recent transaction prices. The more complete the information, the more accurate the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are so many anniversary editions in the Kiyosato Ballet series. How do I know how much my bottle is worth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Each anniversary edition has a different blending background, original whisky composition, and market circulation. Valuations need to be made per edition. The most direct method is to send us clear photos of the label and vintage, and our team will compare it with recent transactions of the same edition and then provide a market-aligned price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: The gift box has some minor dents, but the bottle and label are intact. Will this significantly reduce the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Generally, it won't lead to a significant deduction. Collectors value the condition of the liquid and label the most. Minor dents on the gift box are usually acceptable; as long as there is no severe damage or mold, the impact on the overall valuation is limited. When sending photos, simply highlight the dented areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I have several Chichibu bottles. Can I get them all valued at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, and we can process them together. When selling multiple bottles at once, we will verify the editions and conditions of the entire batch before quoting a price. This saves time during organization and handover, and allows you to understand the current value of your entire collection at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are planning to sell your Chichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet, take clear photos of the bottle, outer box, and certificate separately, and WhatsApp them to 46135750; if the price is suitable, we can then arrange for doorstep collection or pickup at our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet Related Series Market References\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet can also be compared to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-zhi-fu-2013-52xi-de-zhi-fu-wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-zhi-fu-ichiros-maltwei-shi-ji-gao-jia-shou-gou-whisky\"\u003eChichibu 2013 52 Seats of Bliss Whisky | Buyback Chichibu \/ Ichiro's Malt's Malt Whisky high-value Purchase Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-zhi-fu-52xi-falsezhi-fu-xi-lie-di-san-ban-dan-mai-ya-tong-qiang-xue-li-tong-wei-shi-ji-xiang-gang-shang-men-shou-gou-zhi-fu-ichiros-wei-shi-ji-wei-shi-shi-ji-hui-shou-shang-xing\"\u003eChichibu 52 Seats of Bliss Series Third Edition Single Malt Cask Strength (Sherry Cask) Whisky | Hong Kong on-site Purchase Chichibu \/ Ichiro's Malt's Whisky Buyback Shop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-zhi-fu-ichiro-qing-li-ba-lei-wu-tuan-29zhou-nian-xian-ding-ban-wei-shi-ji-zhuan-ye-shou-gou-ri-ben-diao-he-wei-shi-ji-wei-shi-shi-ji-shou-jiu-wang\"\u003eChichibu \/ Ichiro's Malt's Kiyosato Ballet Troupe 29th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky | Professional Purchase Japanese Blended Whisky Old Wine Buyback Net\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso from Chichibu, differences in vintage, label edition, and cask type will be reflected in the price. You can compare before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6%E6%B8%B8%E6%88%8F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%83%E7%89%88%E5%8D%95%E4%B8%80%E9%BA%A6%E8%8A%BD%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-chichibu-the-game\"\u003eChichibu The Game Series Seventh Edition Single Malt Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6ichiros-malt-double-single-malts%E5%96%AE%E4%B8%80%E9%BA%A6%E8%8A%BD%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E7%9A%84%E6%A1%B6%E5%BC%B7%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E4%B8%8A%E9%96%80%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eChichibu \/ Ichiro's Malt's Malt Double Single Malts Cask Strength Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6-%E9%AB%98%E5%B3%B6%E5%B1%8B-1471-%E5%96%AE%E4%B8%80%E9%BA%A5%E8%8A%BD-2011-%E5%B9%B4%E5%85%A5%E6%A1%B6-2017-%E5%B9%B4%E8%A3%9D%E7%93%B6\"\u003eICHIRO Chichibu Takashimaya #1471 Single Malt 2011 Cask 2017 Bottled Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6%E6%B8%85%E8%A3%A1%E7%94%B0%E9%87%8E%E8%8A%AD%E8%95%BE%E8%88%9E%E5%9C%9827%E9%80%B1%E5%B9%B4%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%BF%E5%92%8C%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-ichiros-malt%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC-%E8%88%8A%E9%85%92%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%AE%8A%E7%8F%BE\"\u003eChichibu Kiyosato Field Ballet Troupe 27th Anniversary Japanese Blended Whisky Ichiro's Malt Whisky high-value Purchase - Old Wine Buyback and Cash Conversion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6ichiros%E9%BB%91%E8%91%892019%E6%9C%A8%E7%9B%92%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E9%BB%91%E8%81%8A%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC-%E5%B0%88%E4%BA%BA%E4%B8%8A%E9%96%80%E7%8F%BE%E9%87%91%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6whisky\"\u003eChichibu \/ Ichiro's Malt's Black Leaf 2019 Wooden Box Limited Edition Japanese Whisky - Chichibu Whisky Black Leaf Purchase - Expert on-site Cash Buyback Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChichibu 28th Anniversary Kiyosato Ballet Further Market Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more vintages and editions of Chichibu, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%A7%A9%E7%88%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull List of Chichibu \/ Ichiro's Malt's Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eValuation of All Japanese Whisky Series\u003c\/a\u003e, or enter 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 series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46082997453017,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/28.png?v=1730433767","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/ichiro-s-28th-anniversary-kiyosato-ballet-series-commemorative-edition-whisky","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}