Suntory Hibiki
12 year old
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Distillery:
Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita
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Company:
Suntory, Beam Inc.
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Cask Maturation
Plum Liqueur Barrels
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Strength
43% ABV
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Note
Unkown but limited and discontinued
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Distilled:
2009
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Bottled:
2016
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Country:
Japan
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Website:
whisky.suntory.com
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Type:
Blend
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Volume:
5, 18, 50, 70, 75 cl
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Age:
12 year old
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Price:
400-600
Taste note
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Colour:
Amber
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Nose:
Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, pineapple, vanilla, mature woodiness, sandalwood
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Palate:
Honey like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate and vanilla
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Finish:
Subtle, tender long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)
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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
