Tonight's review is of a 2019 batch of Suntory's Hibiki Japanese Harmony blend. ⠀ Distillers: Yamazaki/Hakashu/Chita Mash Bill: Undisclosed blend of malt and grain whisky Oak Type: Mix of American white oak, sherry casks, Mizunara oak Age: Undisclosed Price Paid: $59.99 for 750mL Background:  This was one of the earliest whiskies I tried and it really helped me learn to appreciate oaky sweetness and also more subtle notes within whisky, such as flotal and herbal notes.  Most well-aged Japanese whisky has been out of my price range for a while, which makes me extra appreciarive of having this available.⠀ ⠀ 🥃 Suntory Hibiki Harmony - 43% ABV ⠀ Nose:  Light, delicate, somewhat grainy. Some sweet and bright icing notes. Slight citrus.  Chardonnay.  There is a mellow but constant caramel note present. ⠀ Palate:  Much of the same notes from the nose appear on the palate, though they are all a little more robust here.  It's definitely still a mellow whisky, but I think that comes more from the balance it achieves than from a lack of flavorful casks or distillate. In addition to the previously mentioned notes, there are also some  floral notes here and maybe a little peppermint. The texture is about what you'd expect from a chill filtered 43% blend - pretty watery. The finish is short-medium in length and leaves a bright refreshing icing sweetness in the mouth.  The texture fades quickly but the flavor lingers. Overall, it's a gentle and well executed whisky.  It definitely doesn't hold up to the age stated offerings from Suntory, but I would recommend it to anyone, especially people new who are new to whisky and can't imagine that a whiskey could be anything but harsh. For those of us who already appreciate whisky, it's still a good option and an example of how subtlety can be effective.  Thanks for reading. Rating Range:  83-87/100