Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Hodogaya on the Tōkaidō

Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Hodogaya on the Tōkaidō: identification and appraisal guide

The initial photos of Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Hodogaya on the Tōkaidō should make it easy to compare the whisky bottle, its visible wording and its matching accessories. Keep reflections away from the maker or producer name Karuizawa and show enough of the whisky bottle to locate the mark.

Identification details

• Maker: Karuizawa
• Product name: Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Hodogaya on the Tōkaidō
• Category: Japanese whisky
• Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, brand, age or vintage statement, limited-edition number and edition markings

Read the maker or producer name Karuizawa from the item and keep it tied to the whisky bottle. That is the starting point for reviewing Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Hodogaya on the Tōkaidō.

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. Use steady focus and enough surrounding area to locate each detail.

Photograph fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Do not clean, polish or hide wear before the photographs are taken.

Storage, accessories and handover

Until Hong Kang advises the next step, stand the bottle upright in a secure, shaded location at an even temperature. Avoid handling the seal, stopper, cork, closure or label.

Before collection, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

Related items and collections

• Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Ryōgoku Bridge — Bottle and Box Guide— another item from the same producer
• Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: Ejiri in Suruga Province— another item from the same producer
• Karuizawa Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji: In the Mountains of Tōtōmi Province— 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

Once the whisky bottle and packaging are photographed, send the overview and close-ups on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Include any purchase papers or provenance documents available.

For collection planning, show the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box, the quantity and the location. Keep the whisky bottle protected with the box, booklet, certificate and purchase papers.