{"product_id":"san-de-li-yamazakishan-qi-18nian-jiu-zhuang","title":"We 18 Year Old Suntory and Yamazaki packaging Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label so scarce? The value of early bottle label versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki 18 Year Old was first released in 1992. \"Old Label\" generally refers to early batches released in the 1990s and 2000s, whose bottle label design (snake label, transitional gold lettering label), cap (gold or silver metal cap) and outer box material (early cardboard box) are significantly different from the current version. Yamazaki 18 Year Old is the flagship of the Yamazaki age statement line. The earlier the batch, the fewer existing bottles, making the Old Label a long-term target for experienced collectors - this is also why it is worth clearly identifying the version before selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Brand Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923, Yamazaki is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, located at the foot of Mount Tenno in the suburbs of Kyoto, with clear water and moderate humidity. Its products are \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whiskies\u003c\/b\u003e (not blends, not Scotch whiskies).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand's international standing rapidly rose after Yamazaki 12 Year Old won gold at the ISC in 2003. In 2014, Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was even rated the world's best whisky by Jim Murray. For the 18-year age statement, the maturation period is long enough for the whisky to fully absorb the wood barrel flavors while retaining the character of the original spirit, and it has always been considered Yamazaki's golden age range. The Old Label versions therefore command consistently high attention in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvolution of Yamazaki 18 Year Old Bottle Labels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1992–1995\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSnake Label \/ Gold Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eExtremely rare, consistently high transaction prices\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1995–2005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTransitional Gold Lettering Label \/ Silver Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRare, sought after by experienced collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e2005–2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRegular Black Background with Gold Embossing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMainstream version before discontinuation\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e2015 onwards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Purple Box\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrices rising after supply tightened\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Identification Points Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance for Valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Version\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDistinguish between snake label, gold lettering label, and black background with gold embossing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEarlier versions are scarcer.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGold cap, silver cap, or black plastic.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCorroborates with label era.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Base Batch Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCorresponds to the actual release year.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUsed to confirm the true age of the old label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Box Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEarly cardboard boxes feel stiffer.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eComplete accessories help increase the quoted price.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Prepare Your Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClearly view photos of the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label\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, and we will assess the version and condition based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimate based on the actual condition of the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label\u003c\/b\u003e: If the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label is an old version or limited edition, we will verify the version and accessories item by item before arranging a collection time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical confirmation of the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label\u003c\/b\u003e: During collection, we will re-verify the seal, fill level, and box certificate of the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label. If the condition matches the photos, payment can be made on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions Before Selling Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before valuing a Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label, do I need to find all the box certificates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Having the box certificate is ideal, of course. If you can't find it for now, we can still look at the bottle itself. The front and back label format, neck seal, fill level, and box certificate are key. For Mizunara, Sherry, or single casks, details of the bottle base and batch should also be photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I have a Yamazaki 18 Year Old snake label. Is there a big difference between this version and the regular version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The difference is significant. The snake label is the earliest version, and its transaction price is usually much higher than that of later regular versions. Please send clear, high-resolution images, and our team will authenticate the authenticity and age before providing a reference price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will you still buy an old label Yamazaki 18 Year Old if it doesn't have an outer box or is missing accessories?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we will. Old label releases are from a long time ago, and the completeness rate of accessories is naturally low. The market has a certain acceptance of this, and the quoted price will be based on the rarity of the liquid itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How can I confirm that what I have is an old label and not the current version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The most reliable way is to simultaneously check the label, cap, and bottle base batch code. Take clear photos of these three areas and send them to us, and we can help determine the age and corresponding market value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate selling price of your Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label, there's no need to bring the bottle out first; just take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, seal, and accessories, and send them via WhatsApp to 46135750. We will first verify the version based on the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReference for Similar Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label Versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-18nian-ji-yi-ban\"\u003eYamazaki 18 Year Old Airport Edition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zui-xin-hui-shou-yamazaki-18-years-shan-qi-18nian-wei-shi-ji-jia-ge\"\u003eLatest buyback Price for Yamazaki 18 Years Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhuan-ye-hui-shou-shan-qi-yanazaki-18nian-2017shui-you-tong-xian-ding-ban\"\u003eYamazaki 18 Year Old 2017 Mizunara Cask Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Yamazaki, differences in age, label, and cask type will directly reflect in the valuation. It is safer to confirm the 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%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%80-1998-%E6%A9%AB%E6%BF%B1%E9%96%8B%E6%B8%AF150%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1998 Yokohama Port Opening 150th Anniversary Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-50%E5%B9%B4%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eLong-term Purchase of Yamazaki 50 Year Old 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%8E-1984%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask 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%8E%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801999%E8%BC%95%E4%BA%95%E6%BE%A4%E8%90%AC%E5%B9%B3%E9%85%92%E5%BA%97%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1999 Karuizawa Manpei Hotel Single Cask 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-age-unknown\"\u003eWhisky high-value Buyback Yamazaki No Age Statement Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Market Information on Yamazaki 18 Year Old Old Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market trends for more Yamazaki vintages and versions, you can visit the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003elatest Yamazaki buyback prices\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\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":43366034768089,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/18_2_077cb14e-48d6-41fb-99b0-b73b02438019.jpg?v=1663234399","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/we-18-year-old-suntory-and-yamazaki-packaging-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}