Of the four Hibiki age statement bottlings (12, 17, 21 and 30 years old), this 17 most successfully highlights the unique flavor profile of Mizunara oak. This finishes with more spicy Mizunara notes, broadening out into a roasty chocolate-mocha flavor, with some nutty accents of unsalted cashews. ![]() The palate starts lightly woody, becoming intensely floral at midpalate, with the concentrated flavor of rose petals. Soft, mellow flavor profile that has notes of caramel, honeyed oak and. There’s also the distinct Mizunara influence of jasmine, five spice, and sandalwood incense, which to me is one of the main attractions of Japanese whisky. Aroma of fruits, particularly pineapples and plums, with hints of honey and custard. Stewed pear, apple pie, acetone, paprika, cinnamon, lemongrass. Could be a touch punchier, but overall it’s a great way to end an evening." - Drinkhacker (Grade: A-) The cereal side is well-aged, mellow, and slightly racy, while the oak-driven side offers deep almond and hazelnut notes and a lightly sweet, whipped cream finish that ties it all together like a nice ice cream sundae. The body plays up both sides of this equation nicely. "Nicely balanced between supple grain notes and dessert-like characteristics on the nose, including sherried nuts, honeycomb, and nougat. A beautifully balanced whisky and still the best Japanese whisky I've ever tasted.". Finish is reasonably long, more fruit, some bolied sweets and bonfire toffee and has the barest, barest whispering of smoke. I've never picked up plums in a whisky as much as I have with this Hibiki. Jasmine, hibiscus, some orange and scented candles. Fruit oranges and plums on the palate. Palate : Toffee, black cherry, vanilla, and Mizunara (Japanese oak)įinish : Sweet, fruity, with lychee aftertaste ![]() Nose : Peach, apricot, melon, rose, lily, lemon leaf Slowly revealing a clear yet complex equilibrium.Ī blend of malt from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain from Chita. Hibiki Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world.Įlegant. 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 her people.
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