Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky 700ml

Product Information:

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky is a masterpiece of blending and craftsmanship from the House of Suntory. Launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary, Hibiki has become the epitome of The Art of Japanese Whisky. Meticulously blended from multiple malt and grain whiskies, Hibiki offers a harmonious symphony of flavours and aromas. Sandalwood, freshly sawn oak, and wood rosemary on the nose. The palate opens with young oak character, toast and honeyed fruit, and candied orange peel before a long and peppery spiced finish. Truly satisfying, enjoy neat or pour clear water to unlock the aroma of the blended whisky.

Maker:

Harmonious, blossoming and subtle, the Hibiki Whisky range celebrates an unrivalled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. The Hibiki range is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, it has also been recognised internationally numerous times with countless awards and stands as a leading light of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Hibiki, meaning Harmony in Japanese, was born in 1989 to celebrate 90 years of Suntory Whisky. In 1987, Master Blender Keizo Saji decided to develop a blended whisky to reflect the sophistication of Suntory's techniques. While Chief Blender, Koichi Inatomi, sampled and tasted aged malt whiskies from one million casks at Suntory. Together Saji and Inatomi then found the flavour by blending distinctive malt and mellow grain whiskies. Thus Hibiki Whisky is a truly harmonious blend rich in Japanese nature and craftsmanship.

Philosophy:

Hibiki is inspired by Japan’s 24 subtle seasons, Saji and Inatomi source whiskies from three places, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. A tribute to the 24 subtle season changes from the ancient traditional lunar calendar, to emphasise the crucial role of Japanese nature on whisky maturation. These whiskies are meticulously blended to created a sense of "wa" - a oneness which unveils a full orchestra of flavours and aroma.

The current incarnations are made from a blend of more than 30 individual malt and mellow grain whiskies, and the final blend is topped off with a whisky aged more than 30 years. This concludes a process that sees the master blender taste over 300 malt whisky samples a day. From its inception to now, Hibiki embodies harmony and precision in every detail. Its craftsmanship, down to the elegant 24-sided bottle reflecting the 24 seasons, showcases a vision of refined resonance and care.

Nose - Sandalwood, Pine Needles, Zesty Tangerine
Sandalwood, young charry oak, potpourri, pine needles and woody rosemary with faint passion fruit, zesty tangerine and lychee.

Palate - Pencil Shavings, Toast, Lemon Curd
Dry young oak, pencil shavings and crusty white bread with honeyed white fruit, lemon curd, candied orange peel, rosemary, white and black pepper.

Finish - Baked Apple Pie, Rosemary, Pepper
Dry oak tannins, vanilla and baked apple pie with pine, rosemary and peppery spice.

The Finer Details
Style - Japanese Whisky
Country - Japan
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 43%