Delicate Complexity
Suntory Whisky Hibiki is a harmonious blend, blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship.
Kanzen or complete, Hibiki whisky is a well-balanced blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full symphony of flavors and aromas. Seductive, blossoming and enigmatic, a Hibiki whisky celebrates an unrivaled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory.
Hibiki was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary, and has ever since been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and it’s people. Hibiki is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world. With rich notes and a smooth finish the care in the craft of it’s making shines through ones palate.
Many whiskies have age minimums, indicating the amount of time the “youngest” spirit in the bottle has been in contact with wood. But Hibiki Japanese Harmony is one such variant in the collection that has no age statement assigned to it, making it a classic. Hibiki was brought to life by the artisanship of blenders at the House of Suntory Whisky. The master blender tastes over 300 malt whisky samples a day, having final say on the subtle, refined, and complex flavors of Suntory whisky.
“To become a blender at Suntory, one needs to be able to communicate with whiskies that can not speak.” The words of founder Sinjiro Torii live in all Suntory blenders’ minds. The Art of blending is a continuous collaboration of blenders of the past and the future.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
- Color: Amber
- Nose: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood
- Palate: Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate
- Finish: Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)
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