{"product_id":"hui-shou-shan-qi-du-bian-mei-shu-choice-12-year","title":"Yamazaki Watanabe Miki YAMAZAKI-WATAMI FOUNDER'S CHOICE-12 Year OLD Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year: A Special Edition Personally Selected by Miki Watanabe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiki Watanabe is the founder of the Japanese Watami Group, which operates izakayas, restaurants, and whisky retail. The group has a long-standing partnership with Suntory. This Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year is a collaborative edition between Suntory and the Watami Group, with original cask stock personally selected by Miki Watanabe himself at the Yamazaki distillery. This collaborative edition is distributed through Watami Group's channels and is not regularly retailed, making its market availability significantly lower than that of the standard Yamazaki 12 Year. Its unique identity, with \"Watami\" and \"Founder's Choice\" printed on the label, makes it a highly recognizable and much-discussed item within the Yamazaki 12 Year family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year: Brand Background and Buyer Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki is Suntory's \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e (not a blended whisky), founded in Osaka Prefecture in 1923, making it Japan's first malt whisky distillery. The distillery houses six pairs of pot stills with varying shapes, ranging from straight necks to spherical ones, which is extremely rare for a single distillery and is the fundamental reason Yamazaki can produce such diverse original spirit styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Yamazaki 12 Year first won a gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in 2003, global demand for Yamazaki has steadily risen. In 2014, when the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask was named the \"World Whisky of the Year\" by Jim Murray, it pushed the entire brand's profile to new heights. Against this backdrop, collaborative batches with special narratives often attract more attention from collectors than regular circulation editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarket Characteristics of the Collaborative Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistribution Channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily through Watami Group's related channels, not general retail distribution.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCirculation Volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly less than the regular Yamazaki 12 Year.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistinguishing Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle label printed with \"Watami\" \/ \"Founder's Choice.\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuyer Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWatami business network and collectors of collaborative themes.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFactors Influencing the Valuation of Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\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\u003eCollaborative Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\"Watami\" \/ \"Founder's Choice\" clear, no wear.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLabel yellowed, scratched, faded lettering.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eExclusive Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCollaborative commemorative booklet and outer box complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing commemorative booklet.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull fill level, intact seal, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, previously opened, signs of leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch Rarity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRare batches command a premium over regular editions.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMore common batches have limited premium.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChecklist Before Selling Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Sale Information\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, seal, and box certificate. Send them to WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e; no need to bring the bottle out yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetermining the Price of Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year\u003c\/b\u003e: For the same Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year, differences in old labels, new labels, limited editions, or box certificates can lead to price variations. We will clarify the version before quoting.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Pick-up or Drop-off Options\u003c\/b\u003e: We can arrange pick-up or drop-off for Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year based on location. Payment will be made after both parties confirm the physical condition of the item.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Buyer Questions Regarding Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I want to sell my Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year, which photos are most important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The front, back label, fill level, seal, bottle bottom, and box certificate are most useful. The layout of the front and back labels, the neck seal, fill level, and box certificate are key. If it's a Mizunara, Sherry, or single cask, details of the bottle bottom and batch are also worth photographing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the liquid in the Watami collaborative edition the same as the regular Yamazaki 12 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The base liquid is the same; both are Yamazaki distillery's single malt 12 Year. The difference is that this batch of original whisky was personally selected by Miki Watanabe, so it's not entirely identical to general circulation batches, and is thus considered a distinct version for collecting purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the buy-back price for the collaborative edition be higher than the regular version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It depends on the rarity of the batch. The collaborative edition itself has an added brand narrative, and some batches may command a slight premium over the regular 12 Year, but the actual price will be based on current market transactions. We will compare each bottle individually upon receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo sell your Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year, you can first WhatsApp photos to 46135750. The layout of the front and back labels, the neck seal, fill level, and box certificate are key. If it's a Mizunara, Sherry, or single cask, details of the bottle bottom and batch are also worth photographing. Clear photos usually allow us to provide an approximate price range initially.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year: Market Reference for Similar Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore selling Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year, you can compare it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-qi-yamazaki-zun-chu-yuan-jiu-15-year-oldhui-shou\"\u003eYamazaki - Yamazaki - Original Cask Strength - 15 YEAR OLD\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-zheng-liu-suo-12nian-du-bian-mei-shu-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 12 Year Miki Watanabe Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-shan-qi-yamazaki-puncheonbang-qiong-tong-ri-ben-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eYamazaki PUNCHEON Japanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent batches and label versions of Yamazaki from the same year often have significant market price differences. Below are the Yamazaki models we are currently actively purchasing, for easy comparison with the market price range of your version:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8Emizunara%E6%B0%B4%E6%A8%A2%E6%A1%B6%E5%96%AE%E4%B8%80%E9%BA%A5%E8%8A%BD%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C-1\"\u003eYamazaki MIZUNARA Single Malt Japanese Whisky Buy-back 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%B11986-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6whisky\"\u003eYamazaki Suntory Kinkazan 1986 Sherry Cask Whisky Buy-back 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-spanish-oak-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eYamazaki SPANISH-OAK Whisky Buy-back 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 Buy-back 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%801986%E5%96%AE%E6%A1%B6%E5%8E%9F%E9%85%92\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery 1986 Single Cask Original Whisky Buy-back Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year: Further Market Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market prices of different vintages and versions of Yamazaki, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E5%B1%B1%E5%B4%8E%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eView all Yamazaki vintages\u003c\/a\u003e, and also refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buy-back 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":42886277628121,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/Yamazaki-Watami-Founders-Choice-12-year-old.jpg?v=1654402450","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/yamazaki-watanabe-miki-yamazaki-watami-founder-s-choice-12-year-old-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}