{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1977-3584wei-shi-ji","title":"Karuizawa Geisha Series 1977 Distilled #3584 Single Cask (We buy) Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584: Each Bottle Sold Reduces the Global Supply by One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karuizawa Distillery ceased production in 2000, and its facilities were dismantled in 2011. All remaining stock has since entered a \"countdown to extinction\" – with each bottle sold, the global total supply permanently decreases by one, and no new casks can be added. The 1977 distillation batch originally had fewer casks than the 1980s, and compounded by evaporation loss over several decades of maturation, the existing quantity of this vintage diminishes year by year. #3584 is also a single cask bottling, meaning once the liquid in the cask is sold out, it is gone forever. This is the most substantial bargaining chip for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 Market Position and Collection Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa, operated by Mercian in Nagano Prefecture, produced \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not blended whisky. After its closure, it has become one of the brands with the highest single-bottle transaction prices in the global whisky auction market, with some rare single casks fetching over seven-figure Hong Kong dollar prices at Bonhams and Sotheby's. The 1977 vintage represents an early stage in the brand's history, with production scale and raw material selection being distinctly different from later periods, creating an irreplaceable vintage flavor. The ukiyo-e labels of the Geisha series further give these old whiskies high recognition among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 Cask Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisky Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1977\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#3584\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSherry cask source (Oloroso or Pedro Ximenez) directly affects the sweetness and depth of the liquid, subject to details on the back label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Theme\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUkiyo-e Geisha Bottle Label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCeased production in 2000, facilities dismantled in 2011, discontinued Japanese whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number of casks for the 1977 vintage is limited, and its market circulation frequency is significantly lower than that of the 1980s. Therefore, every transaction of adjacent cask numbers from the same year becomes an important reference for valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of This Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal 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\u003eCompleteness of Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box, certificate, and numbered card complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing certificate, lost accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eThick Paper Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuthentic thick paper, clear micro-embossed texture.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThin paper imitation, blurry text, worn edges.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIdeal fill level maintained, complete seal with no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, damaged seal, previous leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity Match\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle number matches outer box serial number, cask number matches.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNumbers do not match, suspicious label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paper labels of the Geisha series are mostly printed on thick paper, with authentic versions featuring a micro-embossed texture, while fakes often use thin paper. During appraisal and quotation, details such as the wax seal, cork inscription, and sherry cask origin will also be checked. If this bottle has been opened, providing information on the color and body thickness after opening can make the valuation more accurate to its actual state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 Selling Information\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate, then WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. An approximate price can usually be determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Karuizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 is Priced\u003c\/b\u003e: Upon receiving photos, we first check if the Karuizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 is original and unopened. Then, we determine the price based on what buyers typically prioritize: vintage year, cask number, label theme, and completeness of the box\/certificate, avoiding rough estimates based solely on the whisky name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-Site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is agreeable, we arrange for appraisal at our store or on-site. After inspection, payment is made immediately in cash or via FPS. All transactions are confidential, and appointments can be made across Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and Macau.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 Common Valuation Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store. Can the Karuizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 be valued based on photos first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can already distinguish the version and approximate price. Before the actual transaction, the physical item will be re-verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is used as a benchmark for the buyback price of the Geisha series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The transaction records of the Geisha series at Bonhams Hong Kong are relatively the most complete, serving as the most direct benchmark for local valuation. Quoting is done on a per-bottle basis by cask number, rather than applying a uniform vintage market rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why are there slight discrepancies in quotes each time I inquire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Karuizawa is a highly active and scarce commodity, and auction and private transaction prices fluctuate over time. Our quotes will reflect the current market range, not prices from several months ago, hence the variation in inquiries at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to sell your Karuizawa Geisha 1977 #3584, first take good photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box\/certificate, then WhatsApp them to 46135750. With complete information, the quote will usually be closer to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1977 #3584 Further Reading and Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore selling Karuizawa Geisha 1977 #3584, you can compare with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1977-4010wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1977 Distilled #4010\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1976-7818wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1976 Distilled #7818\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1974-40nian-3626jin-se-yi-ji-biao\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1974 Distilled 40 Years #\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe valuation of Karuizawa whiskies of different vintages and cask numbers is independent. Before selling, perform a version comparison: browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa full series buyback valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whisky buyback overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022343958745,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1977-_3584.jpg?v=1691742602","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/karuizawa-geisha-series-1977-distilled-3584-single-cask-we-buy-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}