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Old Hakushu bottles. Label and box changes for 2010, 2012, 2018, etc. and retail prices

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This time we will introduce the old labels and old bottles of Hakushu. Hakushu whiskey, which began its history in 1994, has changed its bottle design and lineup over the years. As a result, some bottles are no longer on sale, and the old Hakushu products are attracting a lot of attention from enthusiasts as "old label products."
The lineup includes the old bottle of Hakushu 12 Year Old, the bottle labeled Pure Malt, and even the Hakushu 10 Year Old, which has been removed from the standard lineup. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics in detail, so please take a look.
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Hakushu has old labels and old bottles! What is the value of old Hakushu?

What kind of whiskey is Hakushu?

What kind of whiskey is Hakushu?
Hakushu is a brand of Suntory whiskey. It is a single malt that is often compared to the company's Yamazaki, and is positioned as the highest peak among Suntory's whiskeys. It is a product that meets the standards of so-called Japanese whiskey, and is one of the driving forces behind the current Japanese whiskey boom.
The distillery where Hakushu whisky is made is different from Yamazaki. Hakushu is produced at Hakushu Distillery, Suntory's second distillery . The Hakushu Distillery is located at the foot of Mt. Kaikoma in Yamanashi Prefecture, surrounded by forests and nature.
At the Hakushu distillery, surrounded by lush nature, whiskey is made using natural water from the Southern Alps. It is characterized by the use of peated malt raw liquor, and Hakushu whiskey has a refreshing peaty aroma . While the company's Yamazaki is a rich, sweet whiskey, Hakushu is a light, smoky, aromatic whiskey . Sold by Suntory under the nickname "Mori Kaoru Whisky," it is delicious both straight and as a highball, and is loved by people of all ages.

The old label exists in Hakushu

The old label exists in Hakushu
Old Hakushu bottles. Label and box changes for 2010, 2012, 2018, etc. and retail prices
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The standard bottles currently released by Hakushu include "Hakushu NV", "Hakushu 12 Year", "Hakushu 18 Year", and "Hakushu 25 Year" . Even the standard bottles are difficult to obtain, which shows how popular Hakushu is.
There are many precious bottles of Hakushu that are no longer being released. In addition to limited-time and limited-quantity products, products with old labels and old bottles that were previously released are also attracting attention .
Hakushu was first released in 1994, and will soon be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Throughout its history, there have been newly developed products, as well as bottles that have been discontinued. Even for bottles with the same name, the bottle and label designs have changed, and there are many rare bottles that are no longer on sale .
Such rare Hakushu bottles are the subject of high-value transactions due to their rarity. Used bottles can sell for tens of thousands of yen each, and can even fetch high prices on the buy-back market.

Why Hakushu's old label is so popular

1. Its rare appearance means it's in high demand among collectors


The old Hakushu labels and bottles are in high demand among collectors because their designs are not available in current products. They are also available on sites such as Mercari and Yahoo! Auctions, and old bottles are traded almost every day.
In recent years, the value of rare whisky bottles has been rising overall, not just for Hakushu . Some investors and resellers have taken notice of the rising value of whisky, and old Hakushu bottles are being purchased by people who don't intend to drink it.

2. The taste is different because the raw liquor is different.

The taste is different because the base liquor is different.
Hakushu's old label products were released long ago. Therefore, the contents and composition of the raw liquor may be different from the current products. Whisky made through barrel aging will have a slightly different taste and aroma even if it is made using the same method. The fact that the taste changes with the times is one of the great charms of whiskey .
Many whiskey and Hakushu fans want to compare the old and new labels of Hakushu, and the hard-to-find old labels are attracting a lot of attention. In some whiskey bars, Hakushu with old labels is being sold as a featured product.

Characteristics of Hakushu 12 Year Old Label and Hakushu 10 Year! Learn the differences and how to tell them apart

From here on, we will introduce some rare Hakushu bottles that are not currently in production. Although they are difficult to obtain, you may be able to find them online or at a bar if you are lucky, so be sure to check out the differences.

Hakushu 12 years old label

Hakushu 12 Year Old was released in 1994 and is known as the "first Hakushu". The taste, which is mainly blended with white oak refill cask malt aged 12 years or more, has a subtle smokiness that is the charm of Hakushu and is well-balanced. It is easy to drink even among the unique single malts, and is loved by a wide range of generations. It won the Grand Gold Award at the SWSC2011 and can be said to be the number one whiskey in the world.
However, Hakushu 12 Year Old was once discontinued due to a lack of raw liquor . Shipments were halted at the end of April 2018 , and it has not been officially released for nearly three years. It was finally re-released on March 30, 2021, but it is still a limited edition product and difficult to obtain.
The label was also changed when it was resold, and those sold before 2018 were called "Hakushu 12 Year Old Bottle" and were valued higher than the current product. The key to distinguishing the difference is the color of the text on the label; the old label had black text, while the new label has changed it to green . Another notable feature is that the logo part that says Hakushu reads "SINGLE MALT WHISKY" on the old label, while the new label reads "SHINGLE MALT JAPANESE WHISKY" with the addition of the word "JAPANESE."
Although the composition of the raw liquor has not been made public, it is said that there is a difference in taste between the old and new bottles, as three years have passed since the resale. It depends on personal preference, so it is difficult to say whether one is better or worse, but many people say that the old bottle has a fruitier impression and is milder and more delicious.

Hakushu 12 Year Old Pure Malt Old Label

Among the old labels of Hakushu 12 Year Old, the rarest bottles are those labeled "PURE MALT" . These are early products that were in circulation for a while after Hakushu was released in 1994. The volume is 750ml, which is slightly larger than today's bottles.
Incidentally, for the same Suntory whisky brand "Yamazaki", there were bottles labeled "Pure Malt" for a while after they were first released. Currently, both Yamazaki and Hakushu are labeled "Single Malt", so the Hakushu labeled "Pure Malt" is an old bottle and is quite rare. The switch from Pure Malt to Single Malt occurred around 2004 , so it is thought that about 20 years have passed since then. This would be a must-have bottle for collectors.
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Hakushu 10 Years

Hakushu 10 Year is a whiskey made using malt liquor that is over 10 years old. It has a subtle sweetness and smokiness, as well as a clean impression that makes it easy to drink.
Hakushu 10 Year Old was originally released as a product with a short age among Hakushu aged bottles, and at a price range that made it easy to try. However , at the end of March 2013, when Japanese whiskey was beginning to attract attention from around the world, the last shipments were made and sales were discontinued, making it a very valuable product today.
In other words, a bottle labeled "Hakushu 10 Year Old" is a rare whiskey that was released at least 10 years ago. Prices have risen sharply, making it difficult to even obtain.

Hakushu 10 Year Pure Malt

Among the old bottles of Hakushu 10 Year Old, there are some that are labeled "Pure Malt" instead of "Single Malt". Hakushu 10 Year Old Pure Malt was released even earlier than Hakushu 10 Year Old Single Malt, making it a rare product.
In addition to being labeled as a pure malt, one of its distinctive features is the gold line around the edge of the label .

Hakushu 18 years old label

Hakushu 18 Year Old is a long-aged whiskey that was released in 2006, more than 10 years after the brand was launched. It is made using malt aged over 18 years, and is mainly made from heavy peat, white oak and sherry casks, giving it a gorgeous, fruity taste. Although it is an aged type, it has the refreshing taste that is characteristic of Hakushu, and the subtle smokiness is also a characteristic of Hakushu.
Hakushu 18 is also highly regarded around the world, having won multiple gold medals at international tasting competitions such as the ISC and IWSC.
There is also a product called the old label for Hakushu 18 Year Old. The outer box also has a different design, so if it comes with the outer box, it becomes even more valuable. In addition to the outer box, the old bottle of Hakushu 18 Year Old also comes with a "white box."

What are the distribution and purchase prices for the old Hakushu label?

Retail prices of old Hakushu labels! Comparison with list price

Types of alcohol price
Hakushu 12 Year Old Current product list price: 10,000 yen (excluding tax) Current product distribution price: Approximately 23,000 yen Old label distribution price: Approximately 35,000 yen Pure Malt distribution price: Approximately 80,000 yen
Hakushu 10 Years List price at time of sale: 4,000 yen (excluding tax) Distribution price of old label: Approximately 40,000 yen Distribution price of Pure Malt: Approximately 75,000 yen
Hakushu 18 Years Current product list price: 32,000 yen (excluding tax) Current product distribution price: Approximately 80,000 yen Old label distribution price: Approximately 100,000 yen
Hakushu is currently on sale with a list price of 10,000 yen (excluding tax) for the 12-year-old bottle and 32,000 yen (excluding tax) for the 18-year-old bottle . However, it is often difficult to obtain, and the market price of even current products has more than doubled. However, older bottles of Hakushu are even more valuable. Since older bottles are basically second-hand goods, the exact price depends on the condition of the product and the seller, but even the Hakushu 12-year-old, which is said to be in wide circulation, is priced at over 30,000 yen . As for Hakushu 18-year-old, some bottles are sold for over 100,000 yen.
As for Hakushu 10 Year, it has been a while since it was discontinued, so the prices of all bottles have skyrocketed. Be careful, as the old label is priced at around 40,000 yen per bottle, which is the same price as or higher than Hakushu 12 Year. It is still discontinued, and no plans for resale or reissue have been announced, so this price is expected to rise even more in the future .
By the way, among Hakushu 12 Year Old and Hakushu 10 Year Old, those labeled "Pure Malt" rather than single malt are traded at a particularly high price . Please keep in mind that Hakushu labeled "Pure Malt" are bottles from ten to several decades ago, and are particularly rare in circulation.
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Old Hakushu bottles are bought at high prices! Some bottles can go for over 50,000 yen each!

Old Hakushu bottles are bought at high prices! Some bottles can go for over 50,000 yen each!
As you can see from the high distribution price of old Hakushu bottles, they are subject to high purchase prices. The appraisal value is higher than that of current products, for example , Hakushu 12 Year Pure Malt can be priced at over 40,000 yen, and Hakushu 10 Year Pure Malt can be priced at over 70,000 yen . Even products that are not labeled as pure malt can be priced at tens of thousands of yen, so if you have an unopened bottle, this is your chance to sell it.
We recommend that you bring it in with the box and booklet attached . If it is a complete item and in good condition, the appraisal value tends to be higher.

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summary

Hakushu whiskey, which exudes a forest scent, has a different appeal from Yamazaki. The current product is rare, but the old label is even more valuable, with each bottle trading for over tens of thousands of yen.
The old Hakushu label is so popular that it is sometimes rated as more delicious than the current product. It will become even more scarce in the future, so if you're interested, take this opportunity to check it out.
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