Sell Your Hanyu Whisky
Buying the Card Series and rare Hanyu single casks.
Hanyu, the closed distillery behind the legendary 'Card Series', is a cornerstone of Japanese whisky collecting. We purchase verified Hanyu bottles.
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.
- Ichiro's Malt Card Series (Ace of Spades, Joker, etc.)
- Hanyu Nice Butt
- Hanyu The Joker (Monochrome/Color)
- Hanyu Final Vintage 2000
- Hanyu Single Casks
- Golden Horse (Hanyu Era)
What We Do Not Buy
- Fake bottles (Authentication required)
- Empty bottles
- Modern 'Golden Horse' blends (non-Hanyu stock)
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label identifying the 'Card' or Release
- Back label with Cask # and Bottle #
- Capsule condition
- Box availability
- Provenance info
Condition Factors
- -Label condition: Card Series labels are iconic; damage hurts value.
- -Capsule: Check for integrity.
- -Fill level: Standard check.
- -Authenticity: Hanyu is a target for fakes. We verify carefully.
Pricing Factors
- -The Card: 'Poker Hands' (Royal Flush) are worth more than random cards. 'Joker' is the peak.
- -Series Completeness: If you have a full suit, let us know.
- -Vintage: Early 90s vs late 2000s stock.
- -Rarity: Total outturn of the cask.
Common Questions
What is the Card Series?
A series of 54 bottles (deck of cards + jokers) released by Ichiro Akuto using Hanyu stock. A full set sold for nearly $1M.
Do you buy single Cards?
Yes, absolutely. We buy individual Clubs, Hearts, Spades, and Diamonds.
What is 'Nice Butt'?
A pun on the 'Butt' cask size. It's a collectible Hanyu release.
Do you buy Golden Horse?
Only if it is vintage era Hanyu stock, not the modern supermarket blend.
How do you pay for high value items?
Wire transfer.
Is Hanyu better than Karuizawa?
Different. Karuizawa is sherry-heavy/peaty. Hanyu is often wood-driven and complex.
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.