Seductive, blossoming and subtle, our Hibiki Whisky range celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory.
Combining their two single malt whiskies, Hakushu and Yamazaki, with their corn-based grain whisky, Chita, they create something completely their own. Utilizing a mix of American, European, and Japanese wood this aged a minimum of 21 years and bottled at 86 proof.
"Tasting this whisky was one of those moments where your surroundings come to a halt and all of your senses are heightened. There is a beautiful marriage of grain and fruit expressed in this whisky. The sherry casks are quite evident with stone fruit and cherry mixed with warm baking spices and a light floral incense. The malt, however, is standing firm and not being over-powered by the fruit. There is a gentle wisp of smoke with the finish and it acts much like adding salt and pepper to your dish. Kudos to their master blender for a harmonious and elegant whisky." - Stephanie Moreno, Distiller (99 Points)
"...it's hard to raise the bar much higher than this. Stunning." - Jim Murray, Whisky Bible (96 Points)
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Bronze Amber.
Nose: Cooked fruit, blackberry, ripe banana, caramel.
Palate: Sandalwood, honeycomb, dried apricot and Mizunara (Japanese oak).
Finish: Long, rich with incense aroma.
Awards:
World Whisky Awards 2010 - World's Best Blended Whisky
IWSC 2011 Gold Medal Winner - Best in Class
Whisky Bible Awards 2012 - Japanese Whisky of the Year
World Whiskies Awards 2012 - Best Japanese Blend 21 years and over
World whiskies Awards 2018 - Best Japanese 21 Years and over
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Aggregate Score94.4
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-90.8
| Country: | Japan |
| Region: | Suntory |
| Brand: | Hibiki |
| Alcohol Volume: | 43.0% |
| Standard Drinks: | 23.7 |
| Size: | 700mL |
| Age: | 21 |
| Style: | Blended Whisky |
