{"product_id":"zhuan-ye-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-san-dai-de-tian-ba-shi-ji-wei-shi-ji","title":"Professional Buyback of Hibiki 35 Year Old third-generation Tokuda Yasaki whisky.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III: Why is the Human National Treasure Glazed Bottle So Rare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tokuda Yasokichi family is one of the representative kilns of Japanese Kutani ware. Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009) was recognized as a \"Living National Treasure\" in 1997, renowned for his original \"Yōsai\" () gradient glaze technique – applying multiple colored glazes in delicate, overlapping gradients to create a rainbow-like spectrum. The Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III Edition is a collaboration between Suntory and this National Treasure-level craftsman. The bottle, crafted by the late National Treasure, cannot be reproduced. Coupled with the fact that Hibiki 35 Year Old is a high-vintage whisky, this double rarity makes it a highly valuable item if you possess one for resale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III: Market Position and Collection Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship series of \u003cb\u003eblended whiskies\u003c\/b\u003e, meticulously blended by the chief blenders using unblended whiskies from the three distilleries: Yamazaki (malt), Hakushu (malt), and Chita (grain), not single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the long maturation process of high-vintage whiskies, a portion of the liquid evaporates from the barrel each year due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the age, the less liquid eventually goes into the bottle. This is the fundamental reason for the inherent scarcity of 35-year-old whiskies. This page, starting from the craftsman's personal style, helps sellers confirm their version and identify key authentication points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics of Tokuda Yasokichi III's \"Yōsai\" Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGradient Glaze Colors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMultiple glazes layered in gradients, presenting a rainbow spectrum.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eObserve under different lighting conditions; colors will subtly change.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe glaze layer is relatively thick, with a three-dimensional feel.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eObserve under side light to see the layers of the glaze.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Pattern Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMainly expresses through color, not relying on traditional patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOverall abstract visual style.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\"Tokuda Yasokichi\" family mark, with a unique kakihan (stylized signature) for the third generation.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe inscription at the bottom of the bottle has a stable and strong calligraphy.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKutani Ware vs. Arita Ware: Market Differences Between the Two Kiln Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative Families\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArita Ware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eArita Town, Saga Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWhite porcelain base, primarily decorated with patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKakiemon, Imaemon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKutani Ware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKanazawa Region, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRich, heavy glazes, saturated colors\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTokuda Yasokichi, Yoshidaya\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFactors Affecting Valuation of Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III\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\u003eKutani Ware Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIntact glaze, no chips, no cracks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChips on bottle neck or body, scratched glaze.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase Markings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThird-generation kakihan clearly identifiable.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlurred markings, difficult to verify.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWooden box intact, complete certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate, damp\/moldy.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeal unbroken, full fill level, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, significantly reduced fill level, leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore inquiring about the Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III:\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. We will first assess the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid having your Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III valued as a regular edition:\u003c\/b\u003e If your Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III 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\u003eSchedule a collection time:\u003c\/b\u003e We can arrange doorstep collection or meet at our store across Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. After authentication, payment will be made immediately in cash or via FPS, with full confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before valuing the Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III, do I need to find all the boxes and certificates first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box and certificate is certainly best; if you can't find them for now, we can still look at the bottle itself. Make sure to take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, the 24-sided bottle, seal, and outer box; for old labels or special editions, also include details of the bottle base and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are multiple generations of Tokuda Yasokichi. How do I distinguish which generation my bottle is from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Tokuda Yasokichi family has passed down through many generations, with the third generation recognized as a Living National Treasure in 1997, and the fourth generation still creating. The calligraphy and kakihan of each generation have distinct differences. The most direct method is to take clear photos of the base marking and our team will compare it with documented records for confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which of Kutani ware or Arita ware has higher value in the secondary market?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's not possible to generalize; it depends on the vintage of the whisky, the status of the craftsman, and the scarcity of the batch. Works by National Treasure-level artists like Tokuda Yasokichi and Kakiemon are all considered top-tier. Within the same tier, the value primarily depends on the market trends of individual batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If the wooden box or certificate is lost, will it be outright rejected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. A complete box and certificate are beneficial for valuation, but even if parts are missing, the bottle and liquid themselves still hold scarcity value, and we will assess the purchase based on the current market range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate resale value of your Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III, you don't need to bring the bottle out yet; just take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. We will verify the version based on the photos first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III Similar Models Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III can also be compared to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-yao-cai-ping-bi-yang-ping\"\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Yōsai Bottle Aoi Biyang Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhuan-ye-hui-shou-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji-xiang-hibiki35nian-you-tian-shao-ran-fu-mu-dan-die-tu-tong-xing-ping\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Hibiki 35 Year Old Arita Ware Sometsuke Peony and Butterfly Pattern Cylindrical Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/xiang-gang-chang-qi-gao-jia-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-shi-si-dai-jiu-jing-shi-you-wei-men-whisky\"\u003eHong Kong high-value Buyback Hibiki 35 Year Old Kakiemon XIV Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent batches and label versions of the Hibiki series from the same vintage often have significant price differences. Below are the Hibiki models we currently focus on Buying, for comparison with the market range of your version:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-35%E5%B9%B4-%E8%80%80%E5%BD%A9%E7%93%B6%E7%A2%A7%E9%99%BD%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Yōsai Bottle Aoi Biyang Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E9%A2%A8%E9%A7%BF%E9%A6%AC%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani Style Galloping Horse Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%BC%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E7%89%A1%E4%B8%B9%E6%96%87%E7%93%A2%E7%AE%97%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old Arita Ware Iroe Peony Gourd-Shaped Bottle Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF12%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHibiki 12 Hanatori Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-2022%E5%B9%B4%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88-%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%8C\"\u003eHibiki 2022 Limited Edition (Parallel Import) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi III Further Reading and Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market trends for other vintages and versions of Hibiki, please refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003ethe latest Hibiki buyback prices\u003c\/a\u003e, or consult the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also visit 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":44224647200985,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/35_-_-Kutani-Decanter-Limited-Edition.jpg?v=1698649332","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/professional-buyback-of-hibiki-35-year-old-third-generation-tokuda-yasaki-whisky","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}