{"product_id":"hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1982-2748-wei-shi-ji","title":"Wanted: Karuizawa Geisha Series 1982 Distilled #2748 Single Cask Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748: Why is it a Dream Item? The Irreplicable Nature of Single Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Karuizawa distillery ceased production in 2000 and its facilities were dismantled in 2011, meaning that every bottle of Karuizawa on the market is a \"decreasing-only\" stock. The Geisha series is famous for its ukiyo-e geisha labels, and the #2748 distilled in 1982 is a single cask bottling – once the bottles from this cask are sold out, the exact same liquid will never appear again. For sellers holding this bottle, the dual scarcity of being discontinued and single cask is precisely the leverage for negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Collection Popularity and Edition Lineage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa was a Japanese \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not a blended whisky) operated by Mercian in Nagano Prefecture, known for its long maturation in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. It boasts a rich and deep body with common notes of dried fruit, Christmas pudding, dark chocolate, and cinnamon. Since its discontinuation, it has become one of the brands with the highest single-bottle transaction prices in the global whisky auction market, with some rare single casks fetching over seven-figure Hong Kong dollars at Bonhams and Sotheby's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal spirits distilled in 1982 were not considered rarities at the time, but with the brand's value soaring and its existing stock continually dwindling, casks from this era have now become a core target in the collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Cask Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1982\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#2748\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask, bottle usually indicates cask number, distillation and bottling years, and outturn quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Theme\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUkiyo-e Geisha Label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Status\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKaruizawa ceased production in 2000, distillery facilities dismantled in 2011, out-of-production Japanese whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1982 Distillation Year Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal spirits distilled in 1980, 1981, and 1982 represent the last peak production period for the Karuizawa distillery. The flavor profile of these casks has an independent evaluation system in the secondary market. For aged whiskies, approximately 2% to 4% of the liquid evaporates annually during maturation due to \"Angel's Share\" – the longer the age, the greater the loss and the rarer the existing stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Resale Price of #2748\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 and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal box, numbered card, and certificate complete, with serial numbers matching the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing certificate, serial numbers do not match.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUkiyo-e Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels clear, no yellowing, no water marks.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEdges peeling, oil stains, tears.\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, lead seal and cork intact, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSignificant drop in fill level, leakage, previously opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Cask Identification Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCork imprint, lead seal color, bottle glass mold number, and cask number can corroborate each other.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing details or inconsistent with cask number records.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Selling Arrangement and Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Condition Photos\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 for an initial assessment of the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Pricing\u003c\/b\u003e: If the Karuizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 is an old or limited edition, we will first verify the version and accessories item by item, then arrange a handover time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free on-site service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and New Territories; Macau appointments also available. After appraisal, settlement will be made on-site with cash or FPS, with complete confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Practical Questions About Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which details most easily affect the price of Karuizawa Geisha 1982 #2748?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fill level, seal, label wear, outer box condition, and rarity of the version are most crucial. For popular batches, recent market demand will also be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the resale price of a single cask be directly applied to other casks of the same vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Each Karuizawa cask has independent ABV, cask type, and outturn. #2748 will be evaluated bottle by bottle based on its cask number, benchmarked against transactions of adjacent cask numbers from 1982 over the past six months, rather than a \"uniform vintage price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before appraisal of Karuizawa Geisha 1982 #2748, should I gather all the boxes and certificates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box and certificate is ideal, of course; if you can't find them for now, we can still look at the bottle itself first. Close-up photos are needed for limited themes, label patterns, box and certificate, seal, and bottle base; the preservation of the label for themed versions often influences the price more than the whisky name itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do quotes change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The auction popularity of the Geisha series has been growing stronger year after year since 2018, with transaction ranges increasing annually. Our quotes will reflect the current transaction range, not outdated prices from several months ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you only want to know the approximate selling price of Karuizawa Geisha 1982 #2748, you don't need to bring the bottle out first; just take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, then WhatsApp them to 46135750. We will first verify the version based on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Comparable Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Same Brand References:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1981-2042wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1981 Distilled #2042\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1981-2100\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1981 Distilled #2100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-qing-jing-ze-yi-ji-xi-lie-1981-6256wei-shi-ji\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha Series 1981 Distilled #6256\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaruizawa Geisha series is priced by cask number, and different distillation years and cask types directly affect the valuation. Before selling, you can first do a version comparison:\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%971981-2100\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1981 #2100 Resale 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%971981-2042%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1981 #2042 Resale 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%971981-6256%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1981 #6256 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKaruizawa Geisha 1982 #2748 Related Collection Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices of different years and cask numbers for Karuizawa, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/karuizawa\"\u003eKaruizawa Full Series Appraisal\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Collection Overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022103638233,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1982-_2748.jpg?v=1691736586","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/wanted-karuizawa-geisha-series-1982-distilled-2748-single-cask-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}