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Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Blended — Japan
Reviewed
September 10, 2015 (edited April 15, 2022)
It's probably not deserving of the '3' stars I gave it...it's really not bad, quite good actually...creamy, full bodied, and a bit floral. But, after having their Hibiki 12 and 17, this one is quite not to that level. I'm sure they have a tiny bit of their 21 in here, along with 17, 12, and majority of it younger than 12. For the price, not sure I'd buy this again...but then again, Japanese whiskeys have skyrocketed in price, and some aren't even available anymore (Yamazaki 18?). So...I guess this will have to do. Oh wait...maybe for the price, I can get better quality in another country...plenty of good American bourbons, Indian Amruts and, of course, Scottish ones available (Benromach easily comes to mind).
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Hibiki became a victim of its own success. I bought a bottle of Hibiki 12 on Hokkaido this summer, but it was one of the last bottles I saw. Another example for NAS expressions creeping in to satisfy increased demand. At least they keep producing the 17-year-old expression (they sell it in nice little 5 cl miniatures!).
@ReeperSS: the Benromach is fantastic value for money. If you get the chance, try High West Midwinter. It's about $80, and really blew me away in terms of quality and character.
I had a bottle of the 12 in early 2015, when it was reasonably priced ($62) and I loved it. I am hesitant to now pay $65 for this NAS version. Especially, as you mention, other great whiskies can be had for less. I can get the Benromach 10 for $40 and I think it is fantastic.