{"product_id":"wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-huang-jia-li-pao-royal-salute-40nian-hong-bao-shi-wei-shi-ji-xiang-gang-wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-jia-ge-bao-jia","title":"Whisky buyback: Royal Salute 40 Year Old Ruby Whisky | Hong Kong Whisky Buyback Price Quote","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Royal Salute 40 Year Old Ruby consistently sought after in the auction market?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Salute 40 Year Old Ruby, launched in 1993, holds dual commemorative significance: it marks the 40th anniversary of the Royal Salute brand (1953 to 1993) and pays homage to Queen Elizabeth II's \"Ruby Jubilee\" celebrating 40 years on the throne. A 40-year-old blend is already a challenging feat in Scotch whisky production. Combined with a hand-blown red crystal decanter from Baccarat, it stands out as one of the very few creations where \"both the liquid and the vessel hold significant collectible value.\" For those who own this bottle and are considering selling it, this dual commemorative status forms the basis for its strong negotiating power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Positioning of the Royal Salute Brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Salute is a high-end \u003cb\u003eblended Scotch whisky\u003c\/b\u003e under Chivas (part of Pernod Ricard). Created in 1953 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, its name is inspired by the British Royal 21-gun salute ceremony. Consequently, its entry-level age statement starts at 21 years, establishing itself in the ultra-premium market with aged spirits and a porcelain decanter gift image. The 40 Year Old Ruby is one of its most prestigious commemorative editions: 40-year-old spirits undergo a long \"angel's share\" in oak casks, meaning their availability is inherently limited. Crafting a balanced finished product further showcases the blender's skill. This scarcity is the fundamental reason for its resilience in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Salute 40 Year Old Ruby Specification Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore selling, compare your collection with the specifications below. The more complete the information, the more accurate our valuation will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Product Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Salute 40 Year Old Ruby Commemorative Edition (Royal Salute 40 Year Old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1993, commemorating the brand's founding and the Queen's 40th anniversary of accession\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e43%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBaccarat red crystal decanter, hand-blown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRed leather gift box, crystal stopper, numbered certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Resale Value of 40 Year Old Ruby\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor whiskies of this caliber, accessories and condition greatly impact the final price. We will evaluate each item according to the table below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid maintained at the neck position, no significant evaporation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFill level dropped to the shoulder or lower.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Film\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFilm intact, no cracks, no signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFilm damaged, previously opened, signs of leakage at the neck.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompleteness of Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRed leather gift box, crystal stopper, certificate, and identity card all present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle only (no box), missing certificate, missing crystal stopper.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal Bottle and Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle free of chips or scratches, label clear and not discolored.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle chipped, label detached or water-damaged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersion Batch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly batch or special numbering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLater releases without special markings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePhoto Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five angled photos (front, back, seal, bottle bottom, gift box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and we will provide an initial reference range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eConfirm Accessories and Batch\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the completeness of the gift box, crystal stopper, and certificate, then price it against current auction and transaction market rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor-to-door or Store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free door-to-door service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. After confirming the bottle's condition on-site, payment will be settled in cash or via FPS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: The Ruby's crystal bottle has a chip, do you still accept it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we still accept it. The Baccarat crystal bottle itself has independent value. Minor chips will be reflected in the valuation, but as long as the liquid and seal are intact, the main value will still be based on the market price of the whisky inside the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: I only have the bottle, and the gift box and certificate are lost. Does that significantly affect the value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt will have an impact, but it won't render it worthless. This is a high-aged commemorative edition, so the liquid itself is the core value; a complete set with the gift box, crystal stopper, and numbered certificate will significantly increase the price, while missing items will lead to a reduction based on market practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: It's been stored for thirty years, and there's occasional slight seepage from the neck. Does that mean it can't be sold?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe need to see the actual item first. Minor seepage is not necessarily fatal; the key is the current fill level and seal condition. We will assess it against market rates based on its actual condition, not simply dismiss it with a fixed price due to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp instant quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Models for Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Royal Salute, different ages, bottles, and versions can lead to significant price variations. You can compare your bottle with these before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE-%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE-21%E5%B9%B4-%E6%96%B0%E7%89%88-%E7%A6%AE%E5%93%81%E7%89%88\"\u003eRoyal Salute 21 Year Old New Edition Gift Pack Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE-%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE-21%E5%B9%B4-%E6%96%B0%E7%89%88\"\u003eRoyal Salute 21 Year Old New Edition Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE-%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE21%E5%B9%B4%E8%88%8A%E7%89%88\"\u003eRoyal Salute 21 Year Old Old Edition Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E4%B8%8A%E9%96%80%E6%94%B6%E9%85%92-%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AEroyal-salute-38%E5%B9%B4-%E5%91%BD%E9%81%8B%E4%B9%8B%E7%9F%B3-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%B5%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6-%E6%B8%AF%E5%B3%B6%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%B5%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%83%B9\"\u003eRoyal Salute 38 Year Old Stone of Destiny Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE-royal-salute\"\u003eRoyal Salute Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market value of various ages and versions of Royal Salute, please browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%9A%87%E5%AE%B6%E7%A6%AE%E7%82%AE%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eRoyal Salute Full Series Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/world-whisky-recycling\"\u003eMacallan \/ Port Ellen \/ Springbank Resale Overview\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also explore the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eWorld Whisky Full Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45876175765721,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/royalsalute40.png?v=1724985501","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-huang-jia-li-pao-royal-salute-40nian-hong-bao-shi-wei-shi-ji-xiang-gang-wei-shi-ji-hui-shou-jia-ge-bao-jia","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}