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Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Blended — Japan
Reviewed
November 25, 2020 (edited December 16, 2020)
Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a Suntory Whisky and a blend of Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita. It is matured in 5 different casks, which include American white oak, Sherry, and Mizunara oak. There is no age statement on this whisky, but some of the malts and grain whiskies in this blend are rumored to be as old as 20 years. The dram is presented at 43% ABV, has light viscosity, and has no statements about e150 or chill filtration.
The nose is delicate with hints of apple, honey, wheat, oak, and vanilla. Palate has a good balance of sweet and sour, with no bitterness or smoke. Round texture, with notes of lemon grass and lemon zest, caramel, oak, and vanilla. Medium to light body, with no elements dominating the palate. Finish is short but nice, with more lemon, vanilla, and herbs, and perhaps a touch of sandalwood and pepper. A few drops of water open more sweet character of this whiskey. Stronger citrus on the palate - oranges and tangerines appear in the nose, palate, and finish.
Overall a pleasant and smooth dram, but I don’t see any 20-year-old blends in here. The dram is not very complex or distinct from others, and in my opinion there are much better alternatives for the money out there. The bottle is beautiful and expensive, but I wish they spent their resources on improving what’s inside instead.
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