{"product_id":"zhu-he-21nian-hui-shou","title":"Nikka Taketsuru buyback 21 Year ago","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Taketsuru 21 Year Old the Most Sought-After by Collectors? WWA Awards and Discontinuation Effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikka Taketsuru 21 Years Old is the most renowned high-aged expression in the Taketsuru series. It has repeatedly won the \"World's Best Blended Malt Whisky\" title at the WWA (World Whiskies Awards), making it one of the representative works that propelled Nikka onto the international stage. The Taketsuru age-statement series was fully discontinued in 2020. With its award-winning prestige and widespread recognition, the 21-year-old version has always had an active secondary market, with a broader buyer base than other age statements. For sellers who need to liquidate, this is a bottle that can be \"sold at any time with stable buyers,\" eliminating the need to wait for hard-to-find buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding Taketsuru's Blending Philosophy Through One Age Statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Taketsuru series, named after Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru, is a \u003cb\u003eblended malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (Pure Malt \/ Blended Malt), blended from malt whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, not a single malt. The 21-year-old age statement is considered a \"golden range\" by many collectors: sufficient maturation time allows the liquid to fully absorb the flavors from the cask while retaining the inherent character of the original spirit, achieving a perfect balance. This is also why it has consistently received international acclaim. After the series was discontinued, it was replaced by a non-age statement version, and the original age-statement whiskies are no longer produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview of Taketsuru Series Age Statements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaketsuru 21 Year Old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWWA award-winner, flagship of the series.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHigh recognition, active trading, stable buyers.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaketsuru 35 Year Old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHighest age statement flagship of the series.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFewest in existence, highest price.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaketsuru 25 Year Old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCommon high-aged counterpart.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrice generally higher than 21 Year Old.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaketsuru 17 Year Old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLower-aged high-aged expression.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSupply narrowed after discontinuation.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Resale Price of Taketsuru 21 Year Old\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 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\u003eOriginal Box (Cardboard \/ Wooden Box)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal packaging intact, wooden box version preferred.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, damaged box.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels clear, no tearing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTorn, yellowed, oil stains.\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\u003eLower fill level, damaged seal.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTaketsuru 21 Year Old Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet an approximate price for Taketsuru 21 Year Old first\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box certificate, then WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. The approximate price is usually determined from these photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the Taketsuru 21 Year Old price is set\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving the photos, we first check if the Taketsuru 21 Year Old is original and unopened. Then, we determine the price based on the version, condition, and recent transactions, which are factors buyers typically consider, avoiding a rough estimate based solely on the whisky name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Taketsuru 21 Year Old\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store. Can I get a price estimate for Taketsuru 21 Year Old based on photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, we can initially determine the version and approximate price. The physical item will be re-verified before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is there a big difference between the cardboard box and wooden box versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Early versions came with cardboard boxes, while later versions were upgraded to wooden boxes. Wooden box versions are valued slightly higher. The difference can fluctuate with weekly market conditions. Send us a photo of the outer box, and we can identify the version and its corresponding market range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will Taketsuru 21 Year Old continue to appreciate in value?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Based on past trends for discontinued Japanese whiskies, the overall market still has support, but short-term fluctuations depend on the overall demand for Japanese whisky. Our view is: if you need to liquidate, seize the opportunity to sell, and there's no need to wait for a higher price and bear uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Taketsuru 21 Year Old you wish to sell, take clear photos of the bottle, back label, fill level, and box 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\u003eTaketsuru 21 Year Old Related Models Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaketsuru 21 Year Old related models:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhu-he-17nian-hui-shou\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhu-he-25nian-hui-shou\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru 25 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhu-he-35nian-hui-shou\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru 35 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe market price of Taketsuru can vary by tens of percentages for different age statements and label versions. Below are the Taketsuru models that Whisky State is currently focusing on. Before selling, you might want to compare them with your version:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%AB%B9%E9%B6%B435%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru 35 Year Old Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%AB%B9%E9%B6%B425%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru 25 Year Old Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%AB%B9%E9%B6%B417%E5%B9%B4%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading and Market Reference for Taketsuru 21 Year Old\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo check the market conditions for all age statements and versions of Taketsuru, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%AB%B9%E9%B6%B4%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eView all Taketsuru Nikka age statements\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eOverview of Japanese Whisky Resale Models\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also enter the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42826305798361,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/21_1.jpg?v=1653122578","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/nikka-taketsuru-buyback-21-year-ago","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}