{"product_id":"qing-jing-ze-neng-13nian","title":"Karuizawa Noh 13 Year Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Karuizawa Noh 13 Year a key bottle for collectors to fill in the middle of their collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa Distillery ceased production in 2000, and the distillery facilities were dismantled in 2011. Since then, the remaining stock of whisky has only decreased. The Noh series, featuring Noh theater masks, spans multiple vintage single cask bottlings from 12 to 23 years. The 13-year-old is the first edition, with a lower overall bottling quantity than the 12-year-old version. For collectors completing their Noh series, the 13-year-old falls within the mid-range price point, making it a common choice for filling in the middle to later stages of their collection – and this is precisely the leverage held by sellers of this particular bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Noh 13 Year's position in the secondary market\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa is a \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not a blend) from Nagano Prefecture, Japan, produced by the Mercian-operated distillery. After its closure and dismantling, it became 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 figures in Hong Kong dollars at Bonhams and Sotheby's. The Noh series has long been favored by Asian art collectors in Asian auctions, possessing both artistic and whisky attributes, leading to stable price trends in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single cask refers to a bottle of whisky whose entire liquid comes from the same oak barrel. The bottle usually indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and number of bottles produced. The scarcity of single casks lies in the fact that once a cask is sold out, the exact same liquid will no longer exist; therefore, each cask number is evaluated independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNoh 13 Year Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Characteristics\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 (Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e13 Years (distilled mid-to-late 1990s)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask, mostly aged in Sherry casks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Main Visual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMain visual features a Noh theater samurai mask\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScarcity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLimited single cask, usually fewer than 200 bottles per release\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCeased production in 2000, original site dismantled in 2011, discontinued Japanese whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey factors affecting the buyback price of Noh 13 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hairline of the samurai mask on Noh 13 Year is an important verification point; ensure the gold outline is complete. The overall evaluation follows the common standards for single cask collectibles:\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\u003eLiquid maintained at the neck of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSignificant drop, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCork or screw cap healthy, unopened.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, dried\/cracked cork.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSamurai mask layers clear, gold lines complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYellowing, scratches, curling edges.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Engraving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask number engraving on bottle clear and verifiable.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlurry, abnormal spacing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box, numbered certificate complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate, discounted proportionally.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if one of these items is deficient, we will still evaluate it and accept the goods accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Noh 13 Year Quote Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore asking for a quote for Karuizawa Noh 13 Year, 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 first.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Noh 13 Year estimated based on physical condition\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving the photos, we first check if the Karuizawa Noh 13 Year is original and unopened. Then, we price it based on what buyers typically look for: year, 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 Noh 13 Year transaction arrangement\u003c\/b\u003e: If coming to the store is inconvenient, an on-site verification can be arranged for the Karuizawa Noh 13 Year. 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 Before Valuing Karuizawa Noh 13 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do quotes for the same Karuizawa Noh 13 Year differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Vintage, batch, box\/certificate, fill level, and seal condition all create price differences. For special editions, recent buyer demand also plays a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store. Can I get an estimate for Karuizawa Noh 13 Year based on photos first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can initially determine the version and approximate price. A physical inspection will be conducted to reconfirm before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is there a big difference in valuation between Noh 13 Year and 12 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both are single casks and need to be evaluated based on the actual cask number and condition. The 13 Year is the first edition, with a lower overall bottling quantity than the 12 Year version, typically positioned in the mid-range of the Noh series. The final price is still based on the prevailing market transactions of the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the quote for the same bottle vary at different times?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Karuizawa is an actively traded auction item, and every transaction affects its market price. Our quotes are closer to recent market transaction ranges, not old prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Karuizawa Noh 13 Year you wish to sell, please take photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box\/certificate, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. The more complete the information, the closer the quote will be to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Karuizawa Noh 13 Year brand models for buyback\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare before selling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/qing-jing-ze-neng-13nian-2\"\u003eKaruizawa Noh 13 Year-2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/qing-jing-ze-neng-12nian\"\u003eKaruizawa Noh 12 Years\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/qing-jing-ze-neng-14nian\"\u003eKaruizawa Noh 14 Years\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cask types and mask themes vary for each vintage of the Noh series, and thus the valuations also differ. Before selling, you can check the version alignment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4-%E8%83%BD-12%E5%B9%B4\"\u003eKaruizawa Noh 12 Year buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa Full Series buyback Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Noh 13 Year Brand and Category References\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices of different vintages and versions of Karuizawa, please visit the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e, or consult the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003ebuyback FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43411518652633,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/13_1_2.jpg?v=1664262881","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/karuizawa-noh-13-year-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}