{"product_id":"xiang-gang-gao-jia-shou-gou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-you-tian-shao-se-hui-mu-dan-die-tu-tong-xing-ping","title":"Hibiki 35-year-old Arita ware polychrome painted peony and butterfly cylindrical bottle acquired in Hong Kong at a high price","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35-Year-Old Arita-yaki Iroe Peony and Butterfly Cylindrical Bottle: Why It's a Target for Top Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle is rare for two reasons. Firstly, the Hibiki series tops out at 35 years for current releases, and the high-aged original whiskies available for such limited editions are inherently scarce. Secondly, the bottle itself is crafted using Arita-yaki \"Iroe\" (色絵) techniques—hand-painted with vibrant glazes of red, yellow, green, and purple on white porcelain, then fired at low temperatures, a craft originating from the early Edo period. The peony and butterfly motifs symbolize traditional good fortune, complemented by the rustic cylindrical shape. Each bottle bears the subtle differences of hand-painting. The whisky itself is a masterful blend of top-aged vintages, and the bottle is a stand-alone Iroe art piece. The combination makes it a long-sought-after item by top collectors in the secondary market.\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. The liquid is a blend of malt whiskies carefully selected by the chief blender from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, combined with grain whisky from the Chita distillery, emphasizing overall balance and complexity. For a 35-year-old expression, the amount of old stock available for blending is extremely limited. Additionally, during the long maturation period in casks, approximately 2% to 4% evaporates annually due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the aging period, the greater the loss, naturally resulting in fewer bottles produced. This page focuses on the appreciation and identification points of the Iroe craftsmanship, helping owners of this bottle prepare for resale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Appreciation Points for Iroe Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Dimension\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\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverglaze Luster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVibrant colors, lustrous shine, no fading.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss of luster on glaze due to prolonged sun exposure, red glaze oxidizing and darkening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrushstrokes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDelicate hand-painted brushstrokes, subtle variations in each bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBroken lines, accumulated glaze dots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern Integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear layering of peony petals, distinct butterfly wing patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern wear, scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite Porcelain Base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePure white, no yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYellowed base, residual fingerprints or oil stains.\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\u003eTraditional Meanings of Peony and Butterfly Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtension in Bottle Design\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\u003ePeony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKing of flowers, symbol of wealth and prosperity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual focal point on the front of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eButterfly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLongevity, beauty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLight and airy secondary theme, balancing the peony's gravitas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCylindrical Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRustic shape, symbolizing the passage of time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEchoes the 35-year aging process.\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 Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment 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\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Paulownia Wood Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBox intact, emblem clear, lining free from moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, damaged box corners, mold.\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\u003eComplete painted luster, no chips or glaze damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze wear, bottle dents.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, no leakage, full fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal broken, leakage, noticeable drop in fill level.\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\u003eOriginal accessories such as certificate and information card present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing accessories, only bottle remains.\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\u003eResale Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOnline Preliminary Estimate\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five photos (front, back, neck fill level, bottom, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will reply with a reference price range on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the painted theme, bottom kiln mark, and condition, comparing with current market transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site or Store Collection\u003c\/b\u003e: Appointments can be made for on-site or in-store appraisal in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. After on-site confirmation, settlement will be made in cash or via FPS, with full confidentiality.\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 is the difference between Iroe Peony and Butterfly and Sometsuke Peony and Butterfly (the blue one)?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are different techniques. Iroe uses multi-colored overglaze enamel, while Sometsuke uses underglaze blue and white cobalt. They have different visual styles and collector preferences, and their valuations also vary significantly. It is advisable to sell and price them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: The red glaze has slightly oxidized and darkened. Does this significantly affect its value?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxidation of red glaze is a common natural aging process for Iroe ceramics. Mild darkening is generally acceptable to collectors; however, if there is extensive loss of luster, the valuation will be significantly reduced. The actual impact must be judged based on current photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will you still buy it if the original paulownia wood box is missing?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 35-year-old aged whisky and the Iroe porcelain bottle are inherently rare. A missing box will result in a proportional deduction, but it will still be purchased at the current week's market reference price.\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\u003eFor Hibiki, different vintages, labels, and bottle craftsmanship directly affect the valuation. Before selling, you can align with the version you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6hibiki%E9%9F%BF21%E5%B9%B4%E6%A9%9F%E5%A0%B4%E7%89%88\"\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Airport Edition Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BFhibiki-30%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%E5%91%BD%E6%B0%B4%E9%99%BD%E5%88%BB%E6%96%87%E7%B4%AB%E7%B4%BA%E9%87%89%E7%A0%A7%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6-%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%83%B9%E6%A0%BC%E8%A1%A8\"\u003eHibiki 30-Year-Old Arita-yaki Meisui Yōkoku-mon Murasaki Kon Yū Kabin Resale Price List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%95%B7%E6%9C%9F%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%9F%BFhibiki-21%E5%B9%B4%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E6%96%87%E8%8C%B6%E7%AD%90%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eLong-term Purchase Hibiki 21-Year-Old Arita-yaki Iroe Kachō-mon Chasen-gata bottle Resale 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%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E8%89%B2%E7%B5%B5%E9%9C%9E%E9%B6%B4%E6%96%87%E4%B8%8B%E8%95%AA%E5%BD%A2%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 21-Year-Old Kutani-yaki Iroe Kasumi Tsuru-mon Shimogama-gata Bottle Resale 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%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%87%92%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-yaki Iroe Botan-mon Hyōtan-gata Bottle Resale Price\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 the market prices for different vintages and editions of Hibiki, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%9F%BF%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull List of Hibiki Resale Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, or check the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eList of Japanese Whisky Models for Resale\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse 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":44211673956569,"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-35-Japanese-Whisky.jpg?v=1698399368","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/xiang-gang-gao-jia-shou-gou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-you-tian-shao-se-hui-mu-dan-die-tu-tong-xing-ping","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}