Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Mitsui Shop at Surugachō in Edo

Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Mitsui Shop at Surugachō in Edo: identification and appraisal guide

A first appraisal of Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Mitsui Shop at Surugachō in Edo starts with honest photos of the whisky bottle, its markings and the accessories kept with it. Pair the full view of the whisky bottle with the maker or producer name Karuizawa so the mark cannot be confused with an accessory.

Identification details

• Maker: Karuizawa
• Product name: Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Mitsui Shop at Surugachō in Edo
• Category: Japanese whisky
• Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, brand, age or vintage statement, limited-edition number and edition markings

Photograph the maker or producer name Karuizawa as the identifying detail for Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Mitsui Shop at Surugachō in Edo. Keep the box, booklet, certificate and purchase papers in the same photo set.

Photographs and condition

Capture the visible details in photos of front and back labels, closure, fill level, bottle base, batch or cask markings, box and accessories. Show both the readable detail and its position on the item.

Capture the current condition of fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Leave marks and wear as found so the photos reflect the current condition.

Storage, accessories and handover

To preserve the present condition, store the whisky upright in a shaded place with a steady room temperature. Leave the seal, stopper, cork, closure and label unchanged.

When preparing for collection, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

Related items and collections

• Karuizawa Cask Strength Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: The Great Wave off Kanagawa— another item from the same producer
• Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Kajikazawa in Kai Province— another item from the same producer
• Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Yoshida on the Tōkaidō— another item from the same producer

Appraisal services and practical guides

• Karuizawa Whisky
• Whisky Appraisal and Edition Checks
• Karuizawa Geisha Bottlings: Vintage, Volume and Bottling Data

For guidance on this whisky bottle, send the photos by WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Add one complete view and note the collection area.

Once the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box are documented, keep the whisky bottle safely in its current state. Tell Hong Kang which packaging or documents are missing.