{"product_id":"hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-san-de-li-suntory-40nian-xian-liang-shui-jing-ping","title":"of Yamazaki and Suntory 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Crystal Bottles Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Limited Edition Crystal Bottle: Double Rarity of Top-tier Aged Liquid and Crystal Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki 40 Years (Yamazaki 40 Years) is already the pinnacle of Yamazaki's aged line. The limited edition crystal bottle version is further adorned with a leaded crystal bottle body, with some batches crafted by Baccarat or Japanese crystal workshops. In other words, this version combines both top-tier aged liquid and top-tier crystal craftsmanship, making it a supreme piece in the Yamazaki collection spectrum. Precisely because both aspects are difficult to replicate, sellers currently holding an original, complete bottle have considerable leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle Brand Background and Buyer Concerns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki is a \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e under Suntory, produced in Osaka Prefecture. It is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, established in 1923. Yamazaki's most distinctive feature is its use of various cask types for maturation within the same brand – American white oak Bourbon casks, Spanish Sherry casks, Japanese Mizunara oak casks, plum wine casks, red wine casks, etc. – allowing different batches to present distinctly different layers of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Yamazaki 12 Year Old first won a gold medal at the ISC in 2003, and Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was rated \"World's Best Whisky\" by Jim Murray in 2014, international demand and attention for Yamazaki have both increased. For ultra-high-aged whiskies like the 40-year-old, approximately two to four percent of the liquid evaporates each year during maturation due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the age, the greater the loss, the less the final bottled quantity, and the higher the rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship Features of the Crystal Bottle Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLeaded crystal, lead content affects refraction and transparency.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship Collaboration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSome batches produced by Baccarat or Japanese crystal workshops.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimited Edition Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEach bottle individually numbered, corresponding to the issue quantity.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOften comes with a dedicated paulownia or mahogany box, issued with a certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Verification Items Affecting Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerification 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\u003eCrystal Bottle Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo cracks, no chips, clear refraction.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDamage to bottle mouth or corners, obvious scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle number matches certificate, clear handwriting.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing certificate, mismatched numbers.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePaulownia or mahogany box intact, fasteners working properly.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, box damp or deformed.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisan's Mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear and discernible crystal workshop or brand mark.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMark worn, difficult to discern.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle Pre-Transaction Verification Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle Photo Verification First\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, liquid level, seal, and box certificate. Send them to WhatsApp \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\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle Estimated Based on Physical Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: After receiving the photos, first check if the Yamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle is original and unopened. Then, since buyers highly value the vintage, cask type, and old label style, especially for Mizunara cask or single cask versions, it's important to distinguish them to price accurately, avoiding rough estimates based solely on the whisky name.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle Transaction Arrangement\u003c\/b\u003e: If coming to the store is inconvenient, an on-site verification can be arranged for the Yamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle; after confirming the version and condition, payment will be completed on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails Buyers Frequently Ask About Yamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I don't have time to visit the store. Can the Yamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle be valued based on photos first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. If the photos are clear, the version and approximate price can be determined. A physical verification will be conducted again before the actual transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are a few small bubbles or inclusions in the crystal bottle body considered a problem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The presence of a small amount of natural bubbles or inclusions during the production of leaded crystal is normal and generally does not affect the valuation. What truly causes a significant decrease in value are obvious cracks and chips, which our team will truthfully explain when providing a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I pour out the old whisky and put other whisky in this crystal bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Please do not do this. The bottle contains the original Yamazaki 40 Year Old whisky as filled by the manufacturer. The liquid itself is the core of this version's value. Once replaced, it loses its collection significance and cannot be resold as an original item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a Yamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle you wish to sell, please take photos of the bottle body, back label, liquid level, and box certificate, and send them to WhatsApp 46135750. With complete information, the quote will usually be closer to the actual transaction price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle Similar Series Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore selling, you can compare with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/da-liang-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-35nian-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eBulk Purchase Yamazaki 35 Year Old Japanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/chang-qi-shou-gou-shan-qi-yamazaki-50nian-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eLong-term Purchase Yamazaki 50 Year Old Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gao-jia-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-55nian\"\u003ehigh-value Purchase Yamazaki 55 Year Old\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe market price of Yamazaki whiskies of different vintages and versions can vary by tens of percentage points. Below are the Yamazaki models we are currently focusing on. You can compare them with your own version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E-%E6%B8%A1%E9%82%8A%E7%BE%8E%E6%A8%B9-choice-12-year\"\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Old Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-1996-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8Cwhisky\"\u003eYamazaki 1996 Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A8%81%E4%BB%95%E4%B8%96%E5%BF%8C%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003ehigh-value Buyback Yamazaki Spanish Oak The Essence of Suntory 56 Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E6%A8%BD%E5%87%BA10%E5%B9%B4%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eYamazaki Cask Out 10 Year Old Original Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-60%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4-%E6%84%9F%E6%81%A9%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eYamazaki 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFurther Market Information on Yamazaki 40 Year Old Crystal Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market trends for Yamazaki of various vintages and versions, you can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eYamazaki Full Series Buyback Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Models List\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 Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44073999761625,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/40_-Suntory-Yamazaki-The-Century-Aged-40-Years.jpg?v=1694061014","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/of-yamazaki-and-suntory-40th-anniversary-limited-edition-crystal-bottles-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}