{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-30nian-3619gan-long","title":"Karuizawa Geisha Series 30 Year - #3619 Qianlong Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong: A Single Cask Sealed Before the Distillery's Closure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa Distillery ceased production in 2000 and the facility was dismantled in 2011. Since then, no new whisky has been filled into oak casks. This 30-year-old Geisha Series single cask #3619 (Qianlong Edition) comes from the inventory of original spirits before the distillery closed. Once this cask is sold out, there will never be an identical liquid in the world again. Its scarcity is not due to limited marketing, but because its source has been completely cut off—this is the most tangible leverage for its current owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong Brand Background and Buyer Concerns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa, operated by Mercian, is located in Nagano Prefecture and is the most legendary closed distillery in Japanese \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. The Geisha Series features traditional Japanese art, combining the value of the whisky with that of the artwork. It is Karuizawa's most recognizable flagship series and highly sought after by collectors. At international auction houses such as Bonhams and Sotheby's, single bottles of some rare single casks have fetched over seven-figure HKD, making Karuizawa one of the brands with the highest single-bottle transaction prices globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the #3619 Qianlong Edition, 30-year-old high-vintage sherry cask whisky is already rare in Karuizawa's inventory. Coupled with the Qianlong theme, which aligns with the cultural preferences of East Asian collectors, market circulation will only become tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Attribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKaruizawa Distillery (production ceased in 2000, distillery closed in 2011)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued Japanese whisky, source cut off, extremely high scarcity.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGeisha Series\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKaruizawa's most representative flagship series, high artistic value of the label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number \u0026 Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask #3619 (Qianlong Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLimited production of single cask whisky, Qianlong theme highly favored by Asian collectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30 Years Old\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30-year-old sherry cask whisky is extremely rare in Karuizawa's inventory.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSherry Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKaruizawa is renowned worldwide for its deep and rich heavy sherry style.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of #3619 Qianlong\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe preservation condition of each aged bottle directly reflects its buyback price. We will compare each item below to provide a market-aligned quote:\u003c\/p\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\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFill level maintained at the high neck, no significant evaporation.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWhisky loss due to high storage temperature, low fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGeisha label text is clear, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDamage, stains, dampness\/mold, fading.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal factory seal intact without cracks, no leakage, no secondary heat shrink.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, leakage, previously opened and re-sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete original wooden box, certificate, numbered card.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate, lost or damaged accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong Pre-Transaction Verification Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore inquiring about Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong, take these photos\u003c\/b\u003e: Clearly photograph the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate. Send them via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. An approximate price is usually determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow is the Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong quote determined\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving the photos, we first check if the Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong is original and unopened. Then, we price it based on what buyers typically look for: age, cask number, label theme, and completeness of the box\/certificate, avoiding rough estimates based solely on the whisky's name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong transaction arrangements\u003c\/b\u003e: If you cannot visit the store, we can arrange for an on-site verification of the Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong. After confirming the version and condition, payment will be completed on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions by Buyers Regarding Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store. Can the Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong be valued based on photos first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, if the photos are clear, we can already differentiate the version and approximate price. A physical inspection will be performed before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Karuizawa has been closed for many years. Will such a long storage period affect its resale value?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Whisky has a high alcohol content, and as long as the bottle is unopened, the seal is intact, and it is stored in a cool, dry place, it will not deteriorate even after decades. The longer the distillery has been closed, the rarer the original, well-preserved single casks become, which is beneficial to the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If I only have the bare bottle, without the wooden box and certificate, will you still buy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Single cask whisky itself is scarce, and a bare bottle will still be acquired within the current market valuation range. However, if the original wooden box, certificate, and numbered card are present, the valuation will be significantly higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How can I get the best possible price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Three points: maintain the liquid level (upright, away from light, away from cooking fumes); retain the original box and certificate; deal with buyers who directly export and wholesale collectibles. We have long been engaged in Japanese whisky export, eliminating the need for intermediaries to take a cut, allowing our quotes to be closer to international auction prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Karuizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong you wish to sell, please take clear photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box\/certificate, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. With complete information, the quote will usually be closer to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong Related Series Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong can also be compared with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-30nian\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 30 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-30nian-1\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 30 Year Old Buyback\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-29nian\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 29 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa valuations vary greatly depending on the vintage, cask number, and label version. Before selling, please cross-reference the version:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%971983-8333%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1983 Distilled #8333 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4-%E8%83%BD-30%E5%B9%B4-3\"\u003eKaruizawa-Noh-30 Year Old-3 Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4-31%E5%B9%B4%E9%87%91%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eKaruizawa 31 Year Old Gold Geisha Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%9733%E5%B9%B43579%E9%87%91%E8%89%B2%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 33 Year Old #3579 Golden Geisha Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa 30 Year Old #3619 Qianlong Further Market Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices of Karuizawa of different vintages and versions, please browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eKaruizawa Buyback Price Full List\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Model Overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022524379353,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/30_-_3619.jpg?v=1691746108","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/karuizawa-geisha-series-30-year-3619-qianlong-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}