Sell Your Hakushu Whisky
Direct purchase of Hakushu 12, 18, 25, and rare limited editions.
Hakushu, known as the 'forest distillery', produces some of the most sought-after peated Japanese whiskies. We purchase all age statements and limited releases.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- Hakushu 12 Year Old
- Hakushu 18 Year Old
- Hakushu 25 Year Old
- Hakushu Distiller's Reserve
- Hakushu Peated Malt Editions
- Hakushu Spanish Oak Editions
- Hakushu Puncheon and Sherry Cask
- Suntory Owner's Cask Hakushu
What We Do Not Buy
- Resealed or open bottles
- Bottles with severe leakage
- Counterfeit or refilled bottles
- Empty bottles
- Miniatures (under 50ml) unless rare sets
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label clearly showing age statement
- Back label showing import info
- Capsule/Seal condition
- Box and accompanying booklets (if any)
- Fill level
Condition Factors
- -Original Box: Presence of the green carton significantly affects value
- -Import Labels: US vs Japanese domestic releases vary in price
- -Fading: Green bottles hide fill level, use a light test
- -Capsule: Check for cracks in the foil on older 18/25 releases
Pricing Factors
- -Age Statement: 25 Year commands a massive premium over 18
- -Discontinued Label: 'Pure Malt' vs 'Single Malt' labeling
- -Limited Edition: Peated Malt 2013/2012 editions are highly valued
- -Market Demand: High global demand for age-statement Hakushu
Common Questions
Do you buy the 12 Year Old?
Yes, we buy Hakushu 12 Year Old, especially older bottlings.
What is the difference between Pure Malt and Single Malt?
Older bottlings were labeled 'Pure Malt'. These are often more valuable to collectors than the modern 'Single Malt' labels.
Do I need the box?
For the 18 and 25 Year, the box is critical for full value. For the 12 Year, it is less important.
Can I sell the 'Distiller's Reserve'?
Yes, though the offer will be lower than age-statement bottles as it is a NAS (No Age Statement) release.
How do I check the fill level on the green bottle?
Hold a flashlight behind the bottle neck. We need to see the liquid line.
Do you buy airport editions?
Yes, we buy travel retail exclusives like the Hakushu 18 Limited Edition.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.