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Hibiki 21 Year (100th Anniversary Edition)
Blended
Hibiki // Japan
RARE
Released to celebrate the House of Suntory's 100th anniversary, this 21 year-old Hibiki features a unique new blend created to honor the occasion. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo and his team accentuated the influence of rare Mizunara oak for this centennial bottling.
First released in 1989, Hibiki is Suntory's blended whisky brand featuring malt and grain whiskies from its Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. This limited edition is available globally in select markets beginning September 2023.
Released to celebrate the House of Suntory's 100th anniversary, this 21 year-old Hibiki features a unique new blend created to honor the occasion. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo and his team accentuated the influence of rare Mizunara oak for this centennial bottling. First released in 1989, Hibiki is Suntory's blended whisky brand featuring malt and grain whiskies from its Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. This limited edition is available globally in select markets beginning September 2023. (SRP $5,000)
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age21 Year
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Cost
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abv43.0
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BlendedComprised of both single malt(s) and single grain(s) often from many different distilleries; if Scotch or Irish must be aged for at least three years in oak barrels; Irish may include single pot still whiskey in the blend.
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Cask TypeJapanese Mizunara oak, among others
Tasting Notes
"Tendrils of smoke from sandalwood incense appear on the nose, along with crisp orchard fruits drizzled with honey, and a touch of tart cherries and rose petals. The palate is expressive, with elegant potpourri and creamy vanilla pudding, coconut sticky rice, expressed orange peel, and hints of cinnamon and cloves. The finish is luscious, lengthy and multilayered, with Mizunara oak at the forefront via tannins, softly simmering smokiness, and white pepper, along with cacao nibs and caramel."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
95