{"product_id":"xiang-gang-chang-qi-gao-jia-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-shi-si-dai-jiu-jing-shi-you-wei-men-whisky","title":"Hong Kong offers long-term, high-price buyback of Hibiki 35-year-old, 14th generation Sakai Kakiemon whisky.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Hibiki 35-Year-Old 14th-Generation Sakaida Kakiemon: Living National Treasure Collaboration is So Rare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kakiemon\" is one of Japan's most iconic family kilns in Arita ware. Established by the first-generation Sakaida Kakiemon during the early Edo period, it is renowned for its \"Nigoshi-de\" (milky-white) porcelain and \"Aka-e\" (red painting) overglaze enamel. The family tradition has been passed down through fifteen generations, with the 12th and 14th generations recognized by the Japanese government as \"Living National Treasures\" (Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties). This Hibiki 35-year-old was a collaboration between Suntory and the Kakiemon family, with the bottle hand-painted by master artisans from the Living National Treasure family. Its scarcity is extreme, and its market visibility is very low. The key to its rarity lies here: 35-year-old high-vintage spirits are already scarce, and when you add a non-mass-producible porcelain bottle hand-painted by a master, every transaction becomes a rare event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki and Suntory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship \u003cb\u003eblended whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, not a single malt. Its body is blended from malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu, combined with grain whisky from Chita. The special feature of this Kakiemon collaboration edition is that it spans two collector segments—it is both a top-vintage blended whisky and a ceramic art piece from a Living National Treasure family. This means it attracts a broader community of buyers than typical limited editions. High-aged whiskies lose approximately 2% to 4% each year in the barrel due to the \"Angel's Share,\" resulting in significant loss over 35 years. Coupled with the production limitations of hand-painted bottles by the family, supply will only become increasingly tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Characteristics of Kakiemon Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification Method\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\u003eNigoshi-de (Milky-White) Porcelain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, milky-white body, not pure white.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eObserve against light; the body should have a slightly warm white hue.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAka-e (Red Painting)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMain motifs painted with special red glaze, complemented by negative space composition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRed glaze has a vibrant luster, with crisp, clean lines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily Signature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Sakaida Kakiemon\" family mark on the bottom of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature calligraphy matches the distinctive style of the 14th generation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Paulownia Wood Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExclusive paulownia wood box with family crest and liquor certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBox lined with silk, detailing information about the artisan.\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\u003eMarket Logic of Living National Treasure Collaborations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogical Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplanation\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\u003eIrreplicable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-painted by artisans, each piece is rare and unique.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenerational Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily tradition spans centuries; the artisan's personal work already holds collector's value.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCross-industry Collaboration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAttracts both whisky collectors and ceramic art collectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-term Holding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLow market circulation frequency; each transaction is a significant record.\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\u003eMain Factors Affecting Resale Price\u003c\/h3\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\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertificate \u0026amp; Artisan Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete original certificate, clear artisan information.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing certificate, difficult to verify authenticity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Paulownia Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePaulownia box intact, crest and silk lining complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, damaged box, or damp lining.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePorcelain Bottle Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMilky-white body and red painting intact, no chipping or damage to glaze.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAbraded glaze, bottle body damaged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal \u0026amp; Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal unbroken, no leakage, full fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, leakage, noticeable drop in fill level.\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 for Quote\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the front, back label, neck fill level, bottom of the bottle, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the generation of the signature on the bottle bottom, certificate, and condition. Compare against current market prices and reconfirm authenticity if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHome or Store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is suitable, arrange for home or in-store collection. After on-site inspection, payment will be made immediately in cash or via FPS. Appointments can be made for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau.\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: What if the certificate is lost? Does it significantly affect the value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it significantly affects it. For Living National Treasure collaborations, the certificate is crucial for verifying authenticity, and its absence will lower the estimated value. We recommend checking the lining of the original paulownia wood box first, as some certificates are placed in hidden spots within the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How can I distinguish between the 12th and 14th generation Kakiemon marks?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are differences in the calligraphy, seal (Kao), and era between the two generations. The most direct method is to send a clear, close-up photo of the signature on the bottle bottom via WhatsApp, and our team will help identify the generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why do quotes change over time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor such extremely low-circulation collaboration editions, each transaction sets a new market benchmark. Therefore, quotes will reflect the most recent transactions and current market conditions, rather than being fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp 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\u003eThe same Hibiki model may fall into different valuation ranges due to vintage, label version, and maturation cask differences. Below are the Hibiki models we currently focus on acquiring; you can compare them to determine the market position of your version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFdeep-harmony-%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88\"\u003eHIBIKI Deep Harmony Limited Edition Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%9F%BFhibiki-35%E5%B9%B4-%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92-%E8%89%B2%E7%B9%AA%E7%89%A1%E4%B8%B9%E8%9D%B6%E5%9C%96%E7%AD%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHong Kong High-Price Buyback Hibiki 35-Year-Old Arita-ware Iroe Botancho-zu Cylindrical Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B42000%E5%B9%B4%E4%BB%A3%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year-Old 2000s Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E5%AF%8C%E5%A3%AB%E9%A2%A8%E9%9B%B2%E5%9C%96%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHIBIKI 21-Year-Old Fuji Fujin Raijin-zu Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BF%E9%87%91%E8%8A%B1%E8%88%8A%E7%89%88%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHong Kong High-Price Buyback HIBIKI Kinka Old Edition Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for other vintages and versions of Hibiki, please browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull Hibiki Series Buyback Valuation\u003c\/a\u003e, or refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eList of Japanese Whisky Buyback Models\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also explore 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":44215726866649,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/35_-_-Hibiki-35yo-Sakaida-Kakiemon-XIV-Decanter.jpg?v=1698482268","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/xiang-gang-chang-qi-gao-jia-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-shi-si-dai-jiu-jing-shi-you-wei-men-whisky","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}