![]() ![]() Once home I went straight to my office, started up the pc, poured the whisky neat into my Glencairn, and started writing. Instantly eager to have a glass of Hibiki Harmony I picked up the bottle at home, shot a few pictures and drove back for my review. As I was driving back home, I passed the lane of blossom trees and saw they were in full bloom. But this Hibiki Harmony expertly displays that not everything is always as it appears!Įarly this morning I visited my father in the local retirement home to play a few rounds of chess. ![]() All that might make this whisky appear like a simple blend on paper. It’s also chill-filtered, contains added colouring, is bottled at 43% ABV and has no age statement. Which means there’s both malt and grain whiskies in the blend. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a whisky blended with stock from the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. But despite the (perhaps misleading) picture I’m reviewing the standard Japanese Harmony today. To prevent any confusion, I’d like to state that the Hibiki Harmony also comes in a “Blossom Harmony” edition. And thus, I poured myself a glass of Hibiki Japanese Harmony today! As the cherry blossom – or Sakura – is the national flower of Japan, beholding its beautiful sight tends to put me in the mood for some Japanese whisky. Next to the home I grew up in is a little lane that’s lined with about twenty blossom trees, and every year I’m astounded all over again by the pretty pink picture it paints when they’re in full bloom. The blossom trees are in bloom and the streets in my rural little town turn pink as the petals start to rain down. A transparency that unveils complexity.It’s that time of year again. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is the perfect introduction to the award winning Hibiki® portfolio from the House of Suntory Whisky. It is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but also among the most prestigious and honored whiskies in the world. Hibiki is embraced as the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky. ![]() We recommend it be enjoyed with a hand-carved iceball for the ultimate Japanese whisky experience. It is a delicately balanced, smooth and subtly sweet blended whisky that enhances any dining experience. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, blended with water or mixed as a cocktail, the harmony of this blend remains complete. Hibiki® Japanese Harmony is extremely versatile. Grain whiskies from Suntory’s Chita distillery act as the “dashi,”or broth, to complete the personality of the malt whiskies and enhance their overall harmony. The rare Mizunara (Japanese oak) and sherry cask malt whiskies are the dressing.The smoky malt whiskies enact as subtle accents to create depth and further complexity. ![]() Hibiki Japanese Harmony is heralded as the foundation of the Hibiki® range, leveraging the same key malt and grain whiskies from the original Hibiki® blend, Hibiki® 17 Years and Hibiki 21 Years.Īmerican White Oak malt whiskies create a solid base. The Suntory Whisky blending team is led by third-generation Master Blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. This delicate blend creates a oneness unfolding a full orchestra of flavours and aromas. Inspired by the riches and subtleties of Japan’s 24 seasons and mastered by Suntory’s Art of Blending, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a meticulous blend of the finest select whiskies from the House of Suntory Whisky.It is a symphony of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies, aged in five different types of casks, from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. Hibiki Japanese Harmony encapsulates the harmony that exists between Japanese nature and people. Each sip develops to reveal a robust core of toasted nuts with a coconut finish." 96 Points, 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge The soft and elegant texture is well matched by the delicate floral and lightly toasted grain flavors. " Fresh aromas of buttered grains are light and airy. ![]()
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