Suntory Hibiki 21 Year Old Japanese Whisky 750ml
The pinnacle of Japanese blended whisky. Hibiki 21 Year Old is widely regarded as one of the greatest blended whiskies ever produced — anywhere in the world. A masterwork from Suntory’s legendary master blenders, it brings together the finest aged malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, each matured for a minimum of 21 years, and harmonizes them into a whisky of breathtaking elegance, complexity, and depth that has earned it some of the highest scores and most prestigious awards in the history of the category.
「Hibiki〝 means “harmony” or “echoes” in Japanese — and there is no better word for what this whisky achieves. Every element is in perfect balance: the rich, dried fruit sweetness of long-aged Yamazaki malt, the cool, herbal elegance of Hakushu, and the smooth, clean grain character of Chita, unified by decades of patient maturation in a combination of American white oak, Japanese oak (Mizunara), and sherry casks into something that transcends category and defies easy description.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Extraordinarily complex & refined — dried rose petals, sandalwood, dark chocolate, dried fig, vanilla, toasted oak & a whisper of Mizunara incense that is unmistakably Japanese
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Palate: Silky, full-bodied & deeply layered — dark fruit, honey, rich caramel, toasted oak, warm spice, a hint of Mizunara sandalwood & a harmony of flavors that unfolds slowly and magnificently
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Finish: Exceptionally long, clean & elegant — lingering dried fruit, sandalwood, vanilla & a slow, graceful fade that is one of the finest finishes in all of whisky
Details
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Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
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Age: Minimum 21 years
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Maturation: American white oak, Japanese Mizunara oak & sherry casks
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Distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu & Chita (Suntory)
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Bottle: 24-facet crystal-inspired bottle representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese calendar
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ABV: 43% (86 proof) | Size: 750ml
Best enjoyed neat — slowly, deliberately, and with the reverence it deserves. One of the rarest and most sought-after whiskies in the world. A once-in-a-collection bottle that belongs in the hands of someone who truly appreciates it.