From its launch, Hibiki Whisky has been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people.Hibiki® Blended Japanese Whisky, 43 Alc./Vol. From its introduction in 1989 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Suntory, the Hibiki bottle has consistently been embraced as a work of Japanese art. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, blended with water or mixed as a cocktail, the harmony of this blend remains complete. Hibiki, meaning Resonance in Japanese, honors the Harmony that lives between Nature and People.But as with any iconic whisky in these boom times especially those from Japan getting to drink the stuff is. Seductive, blossoming and enigmatic, Hibiki Whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. Spoiler alert: It’s also freakin’ delicious.Each complex yet delicate sip finishes subtly, tender, and long, with a lingering hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).Revel in aromas of rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, and sandalwood with a honey like sweetness, and flavors of candied orange peel and white chocolate on the palate.Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky Tasting Notes
Hibiki Whisky isn’t just Japan’s most exceedingly granted mixed whisky, yet among the most lofty and regarded whiskies on the planet. From its dispatch, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky has been held onto as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the specific result of Japanese nature and her kin. Enticing, blooming and cryptic, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky commends an unrivaled specialty of mixing, fine craftsmanship and a feeling of extravagance from the House of Suntory. Regardless of whether delighted in flawless, on the stones, mixed with water or blended as a mixed drink, the agreement of this mix stays finish. Tempting, blooming and cryptic, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky praises an unrivaled specialty of mixing, fine craftsmanship and a feeling of extravagance from the House of Suntory. Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky is an iridescent golden hued whisky with smells of rose, lychee, trace of rosemary, develop woodiness, and sandalwood with a honey like sweetness, and flavors sweetened orange peel, white chocolate on the sense of taste.Įvery unpredictable yet fragile taste completes unobtrusively, delicate, and long, with a waiting trace of Mizunara (Japanese oak). It’s easy to sip neat or mix into lighter cocktails where it won’t be overwhelmed by bold mixers. It is an ensemble of no less than 10 malt and grain whiskies, matured in five distinct kinds of barrels, from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita refineries. While fans of traditional Scotch and extra-aged Japanese whisky (like Hibiki 21 Year or Yamazaki 18 Year) may find Hibiki Japanese Harmony a bit soft for their tastes, the spirit is well-crafted and tasty with a long inviting finish. So, for relaxing times, make it Suntory time.Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky exemplifies the congruity that exists between Japanese nature and individuals. Do you understand? It’s like you are meeting old friends. “What you are talking about is not just whiskey, you know. The result is best described by that hipster director trying to get Bill Murray to understand nuance through a demure interpreter. This is a total of ten malt and grain whiskies that are aged in 5 different types of oak, including the incredibly rare Japanese Mizunara oak – of which a single barrel can go for $6,000 or more. To be specific, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. Comes at the perfect sipping strength of 43 this whisky was bottled in a 70cl vessel. To make up for these losses, Suntory has released its Hibiki Harmony, an affordable and approachable blend using the same key malt and grain whiskies from the original Hibiki 17 and 21 year expressions. This 21 year old Japanese Whisky from Hibiki contains Japanese Whisky aged for a minimum of 21 years. Unfortunately both the 12 and 17 year Hibikis are no longer produced, discontinued as demand continues to outpace production. It may also be from the incredibly approachable 12 year expression that went for as little as $55 back when it was still available.
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If Hibiki Japanese Whisky sounds familiar, it may be from its 17 year expression featured in the 2003 movie Lost In Translation. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a review sample by Beam Suntory.
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