Hibiki 30 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky 700ml

Hibiki 30 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky is one to go down in the collectors books and its easy to see why. This whisky has been awarded the Trophy at the International Spirits Challenge in 2004, 2006 and 2008. As well, the "World's Best Blended Whisky" at the World Whiskies Award in 2007 and 2008! 

A beautiful deep amber in colour. The nose has aromas of raisin, prune, leather, and sweet chestnut. The palate is of dried fig, brown sugar, apricot jam, cedar, and gingerbread. This whisky finishes extremely rich with cinnamon and Mizunara (Japanese oak). 

Maker:

Harmonious, blossoming and subtle, the Hibiki Whisky range celebrates an unrivalled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. The Hibiki range is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, it has also been recognised internationally numerous times with countless awards and stands as a leading light of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Hibiki, meaning Harmony in Japanese, was born in 1989 to celebrate 90 years of Suntory Whisky. In 1987, Master Blender Keizo Saji decided to develop a blended whisky to reflect the sophistication of Suntory's techniques. While Chief Blender, Koichi Inatomi, sampled and tasted aged malt whiskies from one million casks at Suntory. Together Saji and Inatomi then found the flavour by blending distinctive malt and mellow grain whiskies. Thus Hibiki Whisky is a truly harmonious blend rich in Japanese nature and craftsmanship.

Philosophy:

Hibiki is inspired by Japan’s 24 subtle seasons, Saji and Inatomi source whiskies from three places, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. A tribute to the 24 subtle season changes from the ancient traditional lunar calendar, to emphasise the crucial role of Japanese nature on whisky maturation. These whiskies are meticulously blended to created a sense of "wa" - a oneness which unveils a full orchestra of flavours and aroma.

The current incarnations are made from a blend of more than 30 individual malt and mellow grain whiskies, and the final blend is topped off with a whisky aged more than 30 years. This concludes a process that sees the master blender taste over 300 malt whisky samples a day. From its inception to now, Hibiki embodies harmony and precision in every detail. Its craftsmanship, down to the elegant 24-sided bottle reflecting the 24 seasons, showcases a vision of refined resonance and care.

The Finer Details
Style - Japanese Whisky
Country - Japan
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 43%