Hibiki Whisky
“The Paragon of Japanese Whisky”
- launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary
- Chief Blender, Koichi Inatomi and Master Blender, Keizo Saji, sampled and tasted aged malt whiskies from one million casks at Suntory to perfect the blend
- one of Japan’s most highly awarded whisky brands
- “To become a blender at Suntory, one needs to be able to communicate with whiskies that can not speak." founder Sinjiro Torii
- the 24 facets of the Hibiki bottle symbolize time as it relates to Hibiki
- the purple band highlighting Hibiki symbolizes Japan’s nobility and affinity for the color
Hibiki Harmony Notes:
- delicate
- roses
- sandalwood
- candied orange peel on the palate
- finishes with a hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Hibiki 17 Years Old Notes:
- complexity
- peaches and apricot
- toffee
- lychee aftertaste
Hibiki 21 Years Old Notes:
- deep bronze color
- cooked fruit
- ripe banana
- caramel
- dried apricot
- Mizunara (Japanese Oak)
- Long and intense finish
-- Ariana Tsuchiya, Sommelier