{"product_id":"shan-qi-1984nian-hui-shou","title":"Yamazaki 1984 Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1984 General Single Cask: The Iconic Year of Japanese Single Malt Whisky's Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page focuses on the general single cask versions of Yamazaki 1984 (not limited to specific cask types). 1984 marks the inaugural year of Yamazaki 12-year-old, the birth year of Japanese single malt whisky, holding a special historical significance. The single casks filled in that year employed various cask types and were successively bottled and released in subsequent years, making it a highly representative vintage in the Yamazaki collection lineage of the 1980s. Due to its status as the inaugural year and the unreplicable nature of single casks, this vintage has long been coveted by experienced collectors in the secondary market and represents a significant asset for current sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1984 Market Position and Collection Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki is \u003cb\u003eJapan's first malt whisky distillery\u003c\/b\u003e, founded by Suntory in 1923. It produces \u003cb\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not blended, nor Scotch whisky). The distillery features six pairs of uniquely shaped copper pot stills, ranging from straight necks to spherical ones, which is quite rare for a single distillery, enabling it to produce raw spirits with diverse profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Yamazaki 12-year-old won its first gold medal at the ISC in 2003, international demand has steadily increased; in 2014, Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named the world's best whisky of the year by Jim Murray, leading to a simultaneous rise in price and attention. For high-vintage whiskies like 1984, approximately 2 to 4% of the liquid evaporates annually during maturation due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The older the vintage, the greater the loss, and the rarer the remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1984 Series Version Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki 12-Year-Old First Release\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCore Range\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eInaugural Batch\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKinjo 1984 Sherry Cask\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eKinjo Label\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEarly Kinjo Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1984 Sherry Cask Cask Strength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDeep Collectible\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1984 Mizunara Cask\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSingle Mizunara Cask\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePremium Rarity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e1984 General Single Cask\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOther Cask Types\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThis Page\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Influencing Yamazaki 1984 Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Point\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\u003eCask Type Indication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask type clearly indicated on the label (if any).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAmbiguous or unidentifiable indication.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Spirit Labeling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCask Strength or regular diluted version.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eConfusing bottle type, mismatched version.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal (paulownia wood box), numbered certificate present.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing certificate, lost accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity and Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrinting and seal strictly verified, healthy fill level.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLeaking seal, yellowed or damaged label.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1984 Valuation and Transaction Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore inquiring about Yamazaki 1984 valuation, take these photos\u003c\/b\u003e: Clearly photograph the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box\/certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We'll first assess the version and preservation status based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to determine Yamazaki 1984 quote\u003c\/b\u003e: If the Yamazaki 1984 is an old or limited edition, we will first verify each item of the version and accessories, then arrange a transaction time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki 1984 physical verification\u003c\/b\u003e: During the transaction, we will re-verify the Yamazaki 1984 seal, fill level, and box\/certificate. If the condition matches the photos, immediate payment can be made.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Yamazaki 1984\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before valuing Yamazaki 1984, should I gather all the box and certificates first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's certainly best to have the box and certificates; if you can't find them for now, we can still assess the bottle itself. The front and back label format, neck seal, fill level, and box\/certificate are key; if it's Mizunara, Sherry, or a single cask, detailed close-up photos of the bottle base and batch details are also worth providing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I'm not sure which cask type my Yamazaki 1984 is, can I still get a valuation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, you can. Please take clear photos of the front and back of the label, the batch code on the bottle base, and close-up, large images of the liquid's color. Our team will comprehensively determine the likely cask type and then provide an estimated range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is there such a large difference in valuation for different versions of the same 1984 vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Because the cask type and version directly determine scarcity. A regular 12-year-old first release and a single cask, or a premium rare Mizunara or Sherry single cask, belong to different tiers, naturally leading to disparate quotes. Once the version is confirmed, we can provide a price closer to the current week's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will you still accept it if it doesn't have the original paulownia wood box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we will. The liquid of an inaugural year single cask is inherently rare, so even if accessories are incomplete, we will still evaluate it within the current week's market range, though the condition and accessories will be reflected in the final quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1984 Similar Models Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki 1984 can also be compared with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-1984xue-li-tong-yuan-jiu\"\u003eYamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask Cask Strength\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-san-de-li-jin-hua-1984-xue-li-tong-whisky\"\u003eYamazaki Suntory Kinjo 1984 Sherry Cask Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zhuan-ye-hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-1984-shui-you-tong-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eYamazaki 1984 Mizunara Cask\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are significant valuation differences for Yamazaki across different vintages, cask types, and label versions. It is more prudent to align 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-1984%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki 1984 Sherry Cask Cask Strength 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-%E4%B8%89%E5%BE%97%E5%88%A9%E9%87%91%E8%8A%B11983-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6whisky\"\u003eYamazaki Suntory Kinjo 1983 Sherry Cask 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-1997-%E5%8C%97%E6%96%B0%E5%9C%B0%E6%84%9A%E7%BE%85%E9%A6%AC%E4%BA%ADwhisky\"\u003eYamazaki 1997 Kitashinchi Guramitei Whisky Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%A4%A7%E9%87%8F%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Eyamazaki-2022-limited-edition\"\u003eBulk Buyback Yamazaki 2022 Limited Edition 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-%E8%92%B8%E9%A4%BE%E6%89%801996%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1996 Single Cask Cask Strength Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki 1984 Further Reading and Market Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo understand the market for more Yamazaki vintages and versions, please browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eFull List of Yamazaki Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Full Series Valuation\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":43257070780633,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/1984.jpg?v=1660899522","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/yamazaki-1984-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}