Hibiki Japanese Harmony Suntory Whisky, 70cl

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Suntory's specially designed bottle of Hibiki Japanese Harmony - Master's Select highlights the traditional Japanese symbols of the Sakura flower (cherry blossom), Goshoguruma (royal carriage) and Ryusuimon (streaming water).

In 1987, Master Blender Keizo Saji decided to develop a blended whisky to reflect the sophistication of Suntory's techniques. Expertly blended from grain and malt whiskies matured in a mixture of five different oak casks, including American, French, and Japanese.It's easy to see why this wonderful blend from Suntory wins so many awards, so well balanced and simply unctuous. They mention that it comes from the best whisky producers in the world, is very nicely done and has a floral and light element. Having mapped its own identity within the Suntory name, Hibiki has gone from strength to strength as a brand. From its launch in 1989 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Suntory, Hibiki embodies the Suntory philosophy to live in harmony with nature and people.

I was introduced to Japanese whiskey at the beginning of COVID-19 lockdown and boy did it blow my mind. In 2015, it was reported that at least 10 malt and grain whiskies were used from three distilleries ( Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita [12]), aged in five different cask types, with some elements aged up to approximately 20 years or longer.

The miniature version of the highly collectible Hibiki 17 Years Old is a special and sought-after item for whisky enthusiasts and collectors alike. The Hibiki limited editions always feature the best of Japanese culture and craftsmanship whether it be the Aritayaki, Kutaniyaki, or seasonal motifs. Chief Blender, Koichi Inatomi, sampled and tasted aged malt whiskies from one million casks at Suntory. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use.

A tribute to the 24 subtle season changes from the ancient traditional lunar calendar, to emphasize the crucial role of Japanese nature on whisky maturation. Nose: delicate scent of polished copper and light vanilla to start with, developing complex floral, green, mossy then fresh oaky notes, changing all the time. Hibiki 21 YO is a delicate blend of numerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavours and aromas.The new blend was said to use the same malt and grain whiskies used in the first Hibiki blend, being a blend of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies from three distilleries, aged in five different cask types, with some elements aged up to approximately 20 years.

The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process.It was designed by Masataka Taketsuru (‘The Father of Japanese Whisky’), a young chemist who had been sent to Scotland four years previously by Suntory’s founder, Shinjiro Torii.