Hibiki which means « harmony », is
the creation of Suntory, the pioneer of the Japanese whisky through its
emblematic distillery Yamazaki in 1923.
Renowned as one of the best blended whisky in
the world, the Hibiki 12 years old is a rich and smooth elixir partly matured
in ex plum liqueur cask (Umeshu casks).
This is a high quality blend of various single
malts style and grain whisky from the two Suntory distilleries, Hakushu (1970s)
and Yamazaki.
Numerous types of pure single malt whiskies
aged in various types of casks such as Mizunara, a very rare Japanese oak.
Other particularity, this distillate is filtered through bamboo coal.
Including its brothers, the 17 and 30 years old,
Hibiki series are multi award winning whiskies, creating a real earthquake on
the whisky planet for more than 10 years.
Concerning the packaging, Hibiki benefit
from a special detail care, from the cork to the bottle shape that is related
to the 24 seasons of the old Japanese lunar calendar through the 24 facets of
the bottle.
Tasting notes
Colour: Golden amber
Nose: Fresh and light. Fruity: Plum,
raspberry, pineapple notes. Vanilla, honey, maple syrup. White pepper notes.
Palate: Well-balanced. Fresh and mellow. Hints
of oak. Barley sweetness. Fruity: apple (Pinnacle), exotic fruits, and lemon.
Finish: Medium long. Sweetness. Slight spiced
notes. Hint of sourness.
ABV: 43%
Remarkable! The Hibiki 12 y.o is a
seductive, fresh, fruity, unctuous blended whisky makes a great introduction to
the world of whiskies, especially to the Japanese whisky world.
Kampai 乾杯
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