{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-6","title":"Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year 6 buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 considered a market benchmark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the complete 10-bottle Karuizawa Samurai series, #6 crosses the halfway mark and is a crucial point for collectors completing the set. Its label features a meditating samurai in seiza, with a calm and introverted expression, contrasting with the more unrestrained compositions of the other bottles in the series. In previous seasons, #6 appeared more frequently at Bonhams Hong Kong, with relatively dense public transaction records, making its market indicator status the most prominent among the entire set – for sellers, this means more transparent market prices and more sufficient negotiation basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa: The Legendary Lost Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karuizawa Distillery, part of Mercian, was located in Nagano Prefecture. The distillery ceased production in 2000, and its premises were demolished in 2011, completely cutting off the supply of original whisky. Every bottle circulating on the market now comes from old, sealed casks. The supply can only decrease, never increase, which is the fundamental reason why this brand has maintained a high premium for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the international auction market, Karuizawa is one of the whisky brands with the highest single-bottle transaction prices, with individual rare single casks reaching seven-figure Hong Kong dollar prices at Bonhams and Sotheby's. The Samurai series is positioned as a top-tier collection on this market foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e#6 Specification and Positioning\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#6 (6th bottle of the 10-bottle Samurai series)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30 years, single cask independent bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Sherry Cask Matured\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Label Visual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMeditating samurai in seiza, the most composed in temperament\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCeased production in 2000, demolished in 2011, discontinued Japanese whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIrreproducible Nature of Single Cask Bottlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \"single cask\" means that all the liquid in the bottle comes from the same oak cask. The bottle will indicate the cask number, distillation and bottling years, and the total number of bottles yielded from that cask. Once the cask is empty, that particular whisky is gone forever. Coupled with over 30 years of long maturation, the liquid in the cask evaporates by about two to four percent annually due due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the age, the fewer bottles can be produced. This is the core reason why #6 is rare and highly valued in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Assessment Points for #6 Buyback Price Evaluation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect 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\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSamurai helmet crest lines are clearly defined and detailed.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCrest's central lines are blurred, misaligned printing (common in fakes).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level maintained at the bottleneck, no signs of decrease.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFill level dropped to the shoulder, potential leakage concerns.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCork or screw cap is tight, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCork is loose, cracked, or shows signs of re-sealing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngraved Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle number is clear and matches the certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEngraving is unclear or doesn't match documents.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWooden Box \u0026 Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box and manufacturer's certificate are complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box or certificate, discounted accordingly.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMissing an item will only be reflected proportionally in the price and does not mean it cannot be acquired; the liquid itself from a discontinued single cask is the core value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst, clearly photograph your Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of 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 to confirm the version before discussing transaction arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid having your Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 valued as a regular edition\u003c\/b\u003e: The Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 valuation isn't just about the age; it also depends on the box\/certificate, fill level, seal, and label condition. Complete information leads to a more accurate valuation closer to transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-site verification for Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6\u003c\/b\u003e: If your Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 has a box\/certificate or if you're selling multiple bottles, we will verify each bottle individually during the transaction. Payment will be settled immediately after the price is confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are many versions of Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 with the same name. How can I avoid misvaluation when asking for a price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: First, photograph the front and back labels, seal, fill level, and accessories. Then add a picture of the bottle bottom or certificate. Buyers usually look at the age, cask number, label theme, and completeness of the certificate first. Relying only on the name can lead to a rough valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the valuation for the same #6 vary at different times?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Samurai series is an active item on the auction market, and the transaction price of #6 fluctuates with each season's auction results. Our quotes are close to the current transaction range, not past prices, and will therefore be slightly adjusted according to market conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do minor scratches on the bottle or small creases on the label have a significant impact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Minor cosmetic flaws have limited impact on a 30-year discontinued single cask. The main factors are the fill level, seal, and liquid condition. The actual adjustment will be specifically explained after reviewing the photos during the quotation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I sell only #6 and keep the other numbered bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, you can. Each bottle has its own independent cask number and can be sold individually without needing to handle the entire set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValuing Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 doesn't have to be complicated. Just take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate, then send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. We can then discuss transaction details based on the version and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 Further Reading and Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year #6 Similar Whiskies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-1\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-10\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year #10\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-2\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year #2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the comparative market trends for other numbers in the Samurai series or learn about our actual buyback experience, please visit \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/%E9%97%9C%E6%96%BC%E6%88%91%E5%93%8B\"\u003eOur Whisky Experience\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eWhisky Buyback FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43196709273817,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/30_-62.jpg?v=1660037652","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/karuizawa-samurai-30-year-6-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}