Overview
Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Old: identification and appraisal guide
A good first set of images for Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Old connects the complete whisky bottle with its marks, wear and original accessories. Record the age statement 12 year old before the item is moved. Condition notes can follow.
Identification details
- Maker: Yamazaki
- Product name: Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Old
- Category: Japanese whisky
- Age statement: 12 year old
- Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, brand, age or vintage statement, limited-edition number and edition markings
Include the maker or producer name Yamazaki and the age statement 12 year old in the first photo set for Yamazaki Watami Founder's Choice 12 Year Old. Keep condition notes separate from this name and version check.
Photographs and condition
Use sharp, unfiltered images of front and back labels, closure, fill level, bottle base, batch or cask markings, box and accessories. Keep reflections low and show where every detail appears.
Keep the present state visible by showing fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Show wear in context and include a closer image of any serious damage.
Storage, accessories and handover
For safe short-term care, leave the bottle upright in a dark place with a stable temperature. Do not open or disturb the seal, stopper, cork or closure.
Throughout the review, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

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Once the whisky bottle and packaging are photographed, send the photos by WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Include the item, packaging and relevant paperwork in the photos.
A complete view should connect the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box to the correct item. The close-ups, packaging and papers must all refer to that same whisky bottle.