{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-10","title":"Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year 10 Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10: Why is this final bottle in the Samurai series considered to have the highest single-bottle premium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karuizawa Samurai series consists of a complete set of 10 bottles, each featuring a ukiyo-e print of an armored samurai as its main visual. #10 is the concluding piece of the entire composition – the samurai, clad in armor and with head held high, symbolizes the final chapter of the series. As #10 is the last bottle, it is often regarded by collectors as the conclusive statement of the entire narrative, and thus commands the strongest bidding interest for a single bottle. Furthermore, the Karuizawa distillery has long since closed, meaning that once the liquid from a particular cask is sold out, it can never be reproduced. This is the most significant leverage for sellers currently holding this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the Karuizawa brand reached sky-high auction prices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa is a \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e brand under Mercian in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The distillery ceased production in 2000 and was dismantled on its original site in 2011. After production stopped, the remaining liquid from original casks was progressively bottled as single casks. As a result, Karuizawa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle cask means that every bottle of liquid comes from the same oak barrel. The bottle usually indicates the cask number, distillation year, bottling year, and the number of bottles yielded; once that cask is empty, the exact same liquid can never be recreated. During the maturation of old whiskies, approximately 2% to 4% of the liquid evaporates each year due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the age, the greater the loss, so the quantity that can last to be bottled at 30 years old is naturally very small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications and Positioning of Samurai 30 Years Old #10\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\u003eNumber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#10 (10th bottle of the complete 10-bottle Samurai series, final bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30 Years (Single Cask Bottling)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMatured in a Single Sherry Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Label Visual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSamurai in full armor, head held high, the concluding piece of the complete composition\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 resale value of Samurai 30 Years Old #10\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full armored samurai print on #10 is the most intricate, with each armor plate having individual shadows, making it the easiest place for fakes to be exposed. The following evaluation items each have ideal and deduction scenarios. Even if there is a deficiency in one item, we will still accept the goods with a corresponding discount based on the extent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal State\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\u003eIdeal height at the bottleneck, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNoticeable drop in liquid level, leakage from the bottle mouth.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCork \/ Screw Cap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHealthy seal, no cracking, no loosening.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCork dried out, previously opened and re-sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear layers of armor shadows, no yellowing, no scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEdges lifted, yellowing due to moisture, blurry printing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Number Engraving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask number, bottling sequence number clearly legible.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEngraving worn, difficult to identify.\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, complete certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 Selling Arrangement and Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 Selling Information\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will first assess the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 is Priced\u003c\/b\u003e: If Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 is an old or limited edition, we will first verify the version and accessories item by item, then arrange a collection time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 Physical Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Upon collection, we will re-verify the Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 seal, fill level, and box\/certificate. Payment will be made on the spot if the condition matches the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical Questions Regarding Selling Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details of Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 most affect the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fill level, seal, label wear, condition of the outer box, and rarity of the version are most crucial. For popular batches, recent market demand will also be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is there a significant price difference between #10 and other numbers in the Samurai series for resale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, there will be a difference. While all are Samurai 30-year single casks, each bottle has a different cask number, yield quantity, and label design. #10, as the final bottle, usually attracts higher attention in the secondary market. The actual price will depend on the current market value corresponding to the bottle's cask number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it still be purchased without the original wooden box and certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Karuizawa distillery is closed, and the liquid itself is the core rarity. Missing a box or certificate will result in a price reduction based on the extent, but we will still accept the goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If stored for many years, will the liquid affect the resale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: As long as it is unopened, perfectly sealed, and stored in a cool, dry place, high-alcohol whisky can be preserved for a long time. The focus is rather on the fill level and seal condition, as these two directly relate to the appearance assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate selling price of Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10, you don't need to bring the bottle out yet; simply take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. We will first verify the version based on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10 Models for Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore selling Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #10, consider comparing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-1\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-2\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-3\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Samurai series is designed as a complete set of 10 bottles, and adjacent numbers are often tracked together by collectors. Before selling, it's worth checking the versions:\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-%E4%BE%8D-30%E5%B9%B49\"\u003eResale Price for Karuizawa Samurai 30 Years Old #9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore information: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eHong Kong \u0026 Macau Free on-site collection Process\u003c\/a\u003e, \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":43196709437657,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/30_-102.jpg?v=1660037656","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/karuizawa-samurai-30-year-10-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}