{"product_id":"zhuan-ye-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-san-dai-de-tian-ba-shi-ji-wei-shi-ji","title":"Professional recycling of Hibiki 35-year-old third-generation Tokuda Yasaki whisky.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old by the 3rd Tokuda Yasokichi: The Rarity of the Living National Treasure's Glaze Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tokuda Yasokichi family is one of the representative kilns of Japanese Kutani ware. The third-generation Tokuda Yasokichi (1933–2009) was recognized as a \"Living National Treasure\" in 1997, renowned for his original \"Yōsai\" (彩釉) gradation glaze technique. This technique involves meticulously layering and firing multiple colored glazes to create a rainbow-like spectrum. The Hibiki 35 Year Old Tokuda Yasokichi Edition is a collaboration between Suntory and this Living National Treasure craftsman. The bottle, crafted by the late master, cannot be replicated. Combined with the high age statement of Hibiki 35 Year Old, these two layers of scarcity make this item highly valuable if you possess one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hibiki and Loss in High-Aged Whiskies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki is Suntory's flagship series of \u003cb\u003eblended whiskies\u003c\/b\u003e, expertly blended by the master blender using spirits from three major distilleries: Yamazaki (malt), Hakushu (malt), and Chita (grain). It is not a single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the long maturation process of high-aged whiskies, some liquid evaporates from the casks each year due to the \"Angel's Share.\" The longer the aging period, the less liquid remains for bottling, which is the fundamental reason for the inherent scarcity of 35-year-old whiskies. This page provides insights into the craftsman's personal style to help sellers identify their version and understand key authentication points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics of the 3rd Tokuda Yasokichi's \"Yōsai\" 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\u003eObservation 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\u003eGradation Glaze Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple colored glazes layered in gradation, creating a rainbow spectrum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eObserve under different lighting; colors will subtly change.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGlaze layers are relatively thick, providing a three-dimensional effect.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eObserve from the side with light to see the layers of glaze.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsence of Patterned Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily expresses through color, not relying on traditional patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall abstract visual style.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Mark Signature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Tokuda Yasokichi\" family mark, with the 3rd generation's unique cipher.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe signature at the bottom of the bottle is firm and powerful.\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\u003eKutani Ware vs. Arita Ware: Market Differences Between the Two Kiln Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative Families\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\u003eArita Ware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eArita Town, Saga Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite porcelain base, primarily features painted patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKakiemon, Imaemon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKutani Ware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eKanazawa region, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRich colors and heavy glazes, vibrant saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTokuda Yasokichi, Yoshidaya\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 Resale Price\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\u003eTop 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\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eKutani Ware Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIntact glaze, no chips, no cracks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eChipping at the rim or body, glaze scratches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Mark Signature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e3rd generation cipher clearly legible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFaint signature, difficult to verify.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden box intact, complete certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, missing certificate, damp or mold.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Fill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal intact, full fill level, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePreviously opened, significant drop in fill level, leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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\u003eInitial Photo Appraisal\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five-angle photos of the bottle (front, back, neck fill level, bottom signature, wooden box, and certificate) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and provide any known version information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team compares the signature and cipher against historical documents to confirm the generation and accessories, then assesses against current market ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eArrange Handover\u003c\/b\u003e: We can arrange doorstep collection or meet at our store in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, or Macau. After appraisal, payment will be settled immediately in cash or via FPS, with full confidentiality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: There are multiple generations of Tokuda Yasokichi; how can I tell which generation my bottle is from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tokuda Yasokichi family has passed down its craft for multiple generations. The third generation was recognized as a Living National Treasure in 1997, and the fourth generation is still creating. The signatures and ciphers of each generation have distinct differences. The most direct method is to take a clear photo of the bottom signature and let our team compare it with documented records for verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Which has higher value in the secondary market, Kutani ware or Arita ware?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not possible to generalize. The value depends on the age of the whisky, the status of the craftsman, and the scarcity of the batch. Works by Living National Treasure-level artists like Tokuda Yasokichi and Kakiemon are all considered top-tier. Within the same tier, the value primarily depends on the market trends for individual batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: If the wooden box or certificate is missing, will my item be rejected?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A complete box and certificate are beneficial for appraisal, but even without them, the bottle and whisky itself hold inherent scarcity value. We will still assess its value based on current market ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp for 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\u003eThere are often significant price differences between different batches and label versions of Hibiki in the same year. Below are the Hibiki models we are currently actively purchasing, to help you gauge the market range 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%BFhibiki-35%E5%B9%B4-%E8%80%80%E5%BD%A9%E7%93%B6%E7%A2%A7%E9%99%BD%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHibiki 35 Year Old Yōsai Bottle (Aoyō Bottle) 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%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E7%87%92%E5%8F%A4%E4%B9%9D%E8%B0%B7%E9%A2%A8%E9%A7%BF%E9%A6%AC%E6%96%87%E7%93%B6\"\u003eHIBIKI 21 Year Old Kutani Ware (Ko-Kutani Style Galloping Horse Bottle) 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%E6%9C%89%E7%94%B0%E7%84%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 Ware (Iroe Botanmon Gourd Bottle) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%9F%BF12%E8%8A%B1%E9%B3%A5%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6\"\u003eHibiki 12 Year Old Kacho (Flowers and Birds) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%9F%BFhibiki-2022%E5%B9%B4%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88-%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%8C\"\u003eHibiki 2022 Limited Edition (Parallel Import) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the market trends for various ages and versions 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\"\u003eLatest Hibiki Buyback Prices\u003c\/a\u003e, or consult the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Buyback Overview\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":44224647200985,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/35_-_-Kutani-Decanter-Limited-Edition.jpg?v=1698649332","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/zhuan-ye-hui-shou-xiang-hibiki-35nian-san-dai-de-tian-ba-shi-ji-wei-shi-ji","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}