Suntory Hibiki
12 year old

  • Distillery:

    Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita

  • Company:

    Suntory, Beam Inc.

  • Cask Maturation

    Plum Liqueur Barrels

  • Strength

    43% ABV

  • Note

    Unkown but limited and discontinued

  • Distilled:

    2009

  • Bottled:

    2016

  • Country:

    Japan

  • Website:

    whisky.suntory.com

  • Type:

    Blend

  • Volume:

    5, 18, 50, 70, 75 cl

  • Age:

    12 year old

  • Price:

    400-600

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Taste note

  • Colour:

    Amber

  • Nose:

    Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, pineapple, vanilla, mature woodiness, sandalwood

  • Palate:

    Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate and vanilla

  • Finish:

    Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)

  • Conclusion:

    A Japanese blend that shows it elegance and smooth flavors and a bouquet of aromas. The mouthfeel feels like a sweet summer drink that when you close your eyes takes me back to the sun and beach.

Flavor profile

Spice

Spice

Smoke

Smoke

Citrus

Citrus

Sweet

Sweet

Wood

Wood

Rich Fruits

Rich fruits

Other aromas