![]() ![]() His work in choosing among the 1.5 million that Suntory has in their warehouses has paid off in a light, fruity, exotic blend that is quintessentially Japanese. The finish also features burnt sugar and a dash of star anise.įinal Thoughts: Hibiki Harmony is a great example of Suntory chief blender - Shinji Fukuyo’s - incredible skill for blending. The mouthfeel is pretty light for such a flavorful whisky.įinish: Medium finish that features more exotic woods and tropical fruit. Hints of candy corn, green apple, and a burst of acidity come through as well. There is a dusty quality about the whisky, which makes me wonder if there is a portion of older distillate in here. Then come more exotic woods like sandalwood and old mahogany. White chocolate, lemon peel, and tropical fruits come through first. ![]() Palate: At first sip, there seems to be a lot going on here. A good amount of oak and sandalwood also makes an appearance. This is a balanced nose, with some tart nuances blended with spun sugar and yellow fruits. Nose: The nose starts off with corn, tropical sugars, with a bright floral quality to it. *The images are of my 30th Anniversary bottle, but the whisky itself was from a standard Hibiki Harmony bottle*ĭistillery Name: Suntory’s Chita, Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries contribute to this blend So while none of these bottles have specific batches numbers on them, your bottle may have slightly different characteristics to the one I am tasting. A Suntory brand ambassador told there that may be up to 100 different whiskies featured in a batch of Hibiki Harmony, making it an evolving and complex process to recreate flavors and textures. Hibiki Harmony, in particular, is made using malt whiskies from the Hakushu and Yamazaki distilleries, and also includes grain whisky created at Suntory’s lesser-known Chita distillery. Blending takes malt and grain whiskies from different casks, years, and styles to create a harmonious blend that delights the palate and produces more complex notes than a single malt may be able to achieve. Hibiki has always stood as the purest example of Japan’s skill at the art of blending. Hibiki is Suntory’s famous blended whisky line that has won numerous awards around the world for its excellent age stated and specialty expressions.
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