Description
A fantastic Japanese blend, made with malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s three distilleries. It has been aged for a minimum of 17 years in a combination of American oak , ex-sherry and Japanese Mizunara casks.
It’s complex, with light smoke and resinous, fruity aromas, followed by notes of nutmeg, sandalwood, cacao and dried fruit on the palate.
A world renowned Japanese blend, Hibiki 17 Year Old is made with aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s distilleries. Initially released in 1989, the blend is matured in Japanese mizunara oak casks at Yamazaki.
Hibiki means harmony, which has certainly been achieved in this wonderful and iconic blend.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose Quite full. There are notes of honey and wax, resin and oak. There are notes of gentle smoke and cacao, hints of cooked fruit and a nutty note.
Palate Sweet and rich. There are crisp notes of mixed peels, raisin and custard with a little zest and plenty of oak.
Finish Long with notes of oak and cocoa and sherried peels.
Hibiki 17 Year Old, a globally acclaimed Japanese blend, is crafted using aged malt and grain whiskies sourced from Suntory`s renowned distilleries.
First introduced in 1989, this blend undergoes maturation in Japanese mizunara oak casks at Yamazaki. The name “Hibiki” signifies harmony, a quality undoubtedly accomplished in this exceptional and iconic blend.
Please note that this release of Hibiki 17 Year Old ships without a gift box.
Hibiki 17 years old, one of the Best Japanese Whiskeys:
- Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2016
- Gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2013
- Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2012
- Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2009
- Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2007
- Gold Medal at the Singapore World Spirits Competition 2005
- Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005
Hibiki 17 years old in stock!
Since the announcement of the discontinuation of production by the Suntory group in 2015, Hibiki 17 years old has since been offered for sale in a Limited Edition. We confirm that we still have stock of this exceptional whiskey.
