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Hakushu was built by Shinjiro’s son in 1973 and is one of the largest malt distilleries in the world. There's a distinct spiciness to the palette but it's not overpowering which allows you to notice a distinct depth of flavour. The final blend is an exploration of how ​a single detail can alter the whole alchemy, creating this extraordinary whisky. Made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery, it's drawn from five different types of cask, including American white oak casks, Sherry casks and Mizunara oak casks. 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 Hibiki Japanese Harmony is the culmination of nearly a century of whisky-making from Japan's first ever whisky producer: Suntory. Born on April 3, 1989 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Suntory Corporation, Hibiki was created to be the face of Suntory blended whisky. This is a benchmark Japanese whisky that is smooth and gentle, with aromas and flavours of honey, candied orange peel, white chocolate, rose,.

Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Japanese orange and sweet nuances of honey and fruit create a balance that ends in a long-lasting finish with subtle hints of Japanese oak. 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. This is a benchmark Japanese whisky that is smooth and gentle, with aromas and flavours of honey, candied. Inspired by the concept of Hibiki - meaning Harmony - this dram layers countless delicate tasting notes in a perfect expression of Japan's culture.

I thought it will be very different than Scottish whisky and maybe not good enough but it was a big surprise for me, something new but still whisky and really nice one. Chief Blender ​Shinji Fukuyo and his team of blenders challenged ​themselves to rethink the Art of Blending, using the legendary Japanese Mizunara oak rather than the more traditional sherry cask. Hibiki hit me like a blended whisky acidic nose and assaulted the throat and back of my nose, quite smooth on the palette no afterburn but it felt like an AI version of whisky rather than a whisky itself if that makes sense !

This limited-edition 24-faceted bottle pays tribute to House of Suntory’s unique design approach, bringing “Monozukuri” ​craftsmanship to life while grounding it in Japanese ​culture, connecting each of the four seasons to our past and future. The Hibiki line is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but it has been recognised internationally numerous times with countless awards and stands tall as a proud bastion of Japanese whisky-making prowess.This detail even boils down to the stunningly designed, signature glass bottle that it sits in, featuring 24 facets to represent each of the Japanese seasons. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. Hibiki 12 Year Old blended Japanese whisky is a gem among whisky enthusiasts, showcasing the art of Japanese whisky blending at its finest. Made from water with a rare softness and maturing in a lush, forested microclimate, the Hakushu Distillery is blessed by the region’s ever-changing seasons. The Hibiki 21 year old is pretty 'Hard To Find' these days due to the multitude of awards it has won.

Hibiki is a harmonious blend of several malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s three distilleries; Yamazaki was the first distillery founded in 1923, Hakushu is located in the Japanese alps and Chita is purely focused on producing grain whisky.It is a legal requirement that we declare the full value of the goods on all packages and shipments may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. I’d definitely say the hibiki doesn’t really taste like a “true whisky” but at the same time it definitely is a whisky- sounds contradictory but hear me out. Palate: a surprisingly dry mouthfeel, and a lightly sweet, then chilli-pepper taste, at full strength, mellowing with a little water. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from 5 different types of cask, including American white oak casks, Sherry casks and Mizunara oak casks.