{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-3","title":"Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year ago Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Underlying Value of Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3: A Single Cask Collector's Item in Limited Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karuizawa distillery ceased production in 2000, and its facilities were dismantled in 2011, marking the beginning of a \"limited supply countdown\" for its remaining stock. Each bottle sold permanently reduces the global inventory by one, with no possibility of replenishment. Samurai #3 is a unique edition within the Samurai series, distinguished by its individual cask number and a unique samurai-themed label, distinct from other versions. This 30-year-old expression is bottled from a single cask. The entire series can be seen as an artistic interpretation of traditional Japanese culture by Karuizawa, and #3 is both a piece of this collecting puzzle and a rare asset that can be traded independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 Collection Popularity and Version Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa is a defunct \u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e distillery located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, originally operated by Mercian. Its uniqueness lies in transforming its spirits into artistic mediums: from the Noh series and Geisha series to the Samurai themes, each bottle label corresponds to a traditional cultural motif, leading collectors to pay for both the liquid and the artwork. This positioning has made Karuizawa an increasing focus at auctions since its closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa is currently one of the brands with the highest single-bottle transaction prices globally for whisky. Rare single casks have already surpassed HKD seven-figure hammer prices at Bonhams and Sotheby's. For sellers, this means that the valuation of Samurai #3 is not without reference but has a mature auction market for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Scarcity of Discontinued Single Casks Will Only Deepen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Supply Countdown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo new spirits since production ceased in 2000; stock only decreases.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEach transaction further narrows the market supply.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Cask Uniqueness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe liquid for #3 comes from only one oak cask.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOnce the cask is empty, the identical liquid no longer exists.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngel's Share\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2–4% evaporates naturally each year during 30 years of maturation.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottling quantities are limited, especially for high-aged expressions.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of Samurai #3\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment 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\u003eLabel Clarity and Version\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClearly marked as \"Samurai #3,\" complete printing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVersion difficult to identify, affecting authenticity verification.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number and ABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete cask number, clear indication of cask strength.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing labels, requires cross-referencing auction records.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBox and certificate complete and matching the cask.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box or certificate, valuation discount.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHealthy fill level, intact seal.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, damaged seal.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 Selling Arrangements and Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3: Get a preliminary quote with photos first\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, box, and certificate. WhatsApp them 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\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3: Avoid being quoted as a regular edition\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving photos, we first check if Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 is original and unopened. We then price it based on factors buyers typically look at: vintage, cask number, label theme, and completeness of the box and certificate, to avoid rough estimates based solely on the product name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eArrange for transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: On-site or in-store appraisal can be arranged in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. After confirming the condition on-site, payment will be settled instantly in cash or via FPS.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3: Practical Questions About Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details of Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 most easily affect the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fill level, seal, label wear, outer box condition, and version rarity are most critical. For popular batches, recent market demand will also be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If I don't have time to visit the store, can Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 be assessed based on photos first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can already distinguish the version and approximate price. The physical item will be re-verified before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much do the market hotness of different samurai labels vary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This depends on the cultural representation of the samurai portrait itself and collectors' preferences, so the difference is not fixed. To get an accurate assessment, it's necessary to refer to actual transaction prices for the current week, which will be cross-referenced before quoting prior to the transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will a Samurai #3 stored for many years depreciate over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: As long as it is unopened, the seal is intact, and it is stored in a cool, dry place, the liquid will not deteriorate. The longer it has been discontinued, the fewer well-preserved original pieces exist, which is more advantageous for the seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Karuizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 you wish to sell, please take clear photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box and 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 Samurai 30 Year Old #3 Models for Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore selling, you can compare with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-1\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-10\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #10\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-shi-30nian-2\"\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Karuizawa, different vintages, labels, and cask types directly affect the valuation. Below are the Karuizawa models we are actively purchasing recently, which you can use for version matching before selling:\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%9735%E5%B9%B4-8518%E7%B6%A0%E5%AF%B6%E7%9F%B3%E8%97%9D%E5%A6%93\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 35 Year Old #8518 Emerald 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%971981-2100\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1981 Distilled #2100 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4-%E8%83%BD-29%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%83%B9%E5%80%BC\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Karuizawa - Noh - 29 Year Old Buyback Value 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\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%971999-895\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1999 Distilled #895 Single Cask Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Samurai 30 Year Old #3 Related Buyback Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices for different Karuizawa vintages and versions, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull List of Karuizawa Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eOverview of Japanese Whisky Buyback Models\u003c\/a\u003e, or enter the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Collection\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43196709142745,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/30_-32.jpg?v=1660037648","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/karuizawa-samurai-30-year-ago-buyback-2","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}