Hibiki Japanese Harmony Suntory Whisky, 70cl

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A delicate scent of polished copper and light vanilla to start with, developing complex floral, green, mossy then fresh oaky notes, changing all the time.

I'm not normally a whisky drinker but I drank this one neat to get the true flavour, it was pleasant and I found it sweet and smooth, a nice warming feeling as it went down, and a nice aroma, it was a pleasant surprising whisky. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement. Meaning ‘resonance’ in Japanese, Hibiki perfectly upholds Suntory’s ideals and their philosophy of living in harmony with both people and nature, mirroring the subtlety of nature itself with the twenty-four facets to the bottle’s design, a nod to the twenty-four seasons of the traditional calendar of Japan. I'll admit that I've only started drinking whiskey a few years ago so please know this when reading this review. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional.The Master Blender tastes over 100 malt whisk samples, having final say on the subtle, refined, and complex flavors of Suntory whisky. In the convention for whisky age statements, the age stated is the age of the youngest whisky in the blend.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. Expertly blended from grain and malt whiskies matured in a mixture of five different oak casks, including American, French, and Japanese. Hand-made Echizen paper has been printed four times and completes the noble bottle design, but not only the bottle convinces with this product. Let our expert sommelier guide you through the rich flavours and captivating stories behind each pour.The 2021 limited edition bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a thoughtful homage to the Ryusui-Hyakka, which translates to “One-Hundred Flowers and Flowing Water. From its inception to its current forms, Hibiki’s craft and method reflects its core ideologies of harmony and resonance with a caring and precise vision.

They mention it's a great gift, a beautiful bottle, and comes from the best whisky producers in the world. There's Sandalwood on the nose, honey-like sweetness to taste, with candied orange peel and complex oak to finish. A magical blend of malt and grain whiskies blended to create a full orchestra of aromas and flavours. Nose: delicate scent of polished copper and light vanilla to start with, developing complex floral, green, mossy then fresh oaky notes, changing all the time.Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. From its launch in 1989 Hibiki has been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people.

The name given to the blended whisky from the Suntory group who own the two single malt distilleries of Yamazaki and Hakushu and the grain facility of Chita.I’d definitely say the hibiki doesn’t really taste like a “true whisky” but at the same time it definitely is a whisky- sounds contradictory but hear me out. When you come in, you can find your new favourite bottle at our tasting counter, hire glasses, flutes and chiller bins free* and pick up some ice. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. This may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here. I found it goes smoothly near, but mixed in a hiball it was grand as the fizz did help aerate things and separate the flavors giving it quite a good complex profile.