{"product_id":"hibiki-blossom-harmony-japanese-whisky-700ml-limited-release-2026","title":"Hibiki Blossom Harmony Japanese Whisky 700ml (Limited Release 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCherry wood brings a delicate floral accent to Hibiki's signature harmony.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHibiki Blossom Harmony Japanese Whisky 2026 is a limited-edition blended whisky from Suntory, created as a particularly floral and celebratory interpretation of the Hibiki house style. The blend brings together carefully matured Japanese malt and grain whiskies, with rare long-aged grain whisky given additional maturation in Sakura, or Japanese cherry wood, casks. This secondary Sakura-cask maturation provides the defining accent of the release, adding delicate floral perfume and gentle sweetness while preserving Hibiki’s hallmark balance and refinement. Bottled at 43% ABV, the 2026 edition remains graceful and approachable rather than heavy or aggressively oaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 release opens with fragrant cherry blossom and osmanthus before moving toward soft acacia honey and ripe La France pear. Its texture is rounded and smooth, with an elegant sweetness reminiscent of sakura mochi complementing the whisky’s floral character. Rather than dominating the blend, the Sakura wood acts as an aromatic accent, bringing additional lift and distinction to the underlying mature whiskies. The finish is long, rich and distinctly floral, carrying gentle sweetness and polished oak through the close. Its distinctive 24-faceted Hibiki bottle and 2026 presentation further underline its position as a special annual release within the Hibiki collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, elegant and delicately sweet\u003cbr\u003eCherry blossom and osmanthus lead the aroma, joined by soft honey, ripe pear and gentle polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Rounded, silky and harmonious\u003cbr\u003eAcacia honey and La France pear unfold across a smooth texture, with refined sweetness reminiscent of sakura mochi and subtle Sakura-wood influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, rich and floral\u003cbr\u003ePersistent floral perfume and delicate sweetness linger with soft oak and an elegant, harmonious conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Hibiki\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Blended Whisky\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Japan\u003cbr\u003eABV - 43%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 700ml\u003cbr\u003eCask Strength - No\u003cbr\u003eCask Finish - Other Oak\u003cbr\u003ePeat Level - Unpeated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hibiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310558474327,"sku":"HIB-BLOS-26","price":599.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/beef5d1d-aa92-4ebc-9941-ac288d272a74.webp?v=1789709964","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/hibiki-blossom-harmony-japanese-whisky-700ml-limited-release-2026","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}