Hibiki 21 Year Old Japanese Whisky
Hibiki 21 Year Old Japanese Whisky
Hibiki 21 Year Old Japanese Whisky is Suntory's benchmark expression of Japanese blended whisky, a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies drawn from the Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. Each component is aged a minimum of 21 years before blending, maturing in a combination of American oak, sherry casks, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).
"Kanzen," or Complete
Launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary, Hibiki has been embraced ever since as the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky. "Kanzen," meaning complete, describes the meticulous blending of innumerable malt and grain whiskies into a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. Hibiki 21 has been named World's Best Blended Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards on multiple occasions, including 2013 and 2016.
The Mizunara Influence
Mizunara Japanese oak plays a defining role in the finished whisky, lending distinctive notes of sandalwood and incense alongside the cooked fruit and honeyed sweetness built up over two decades of maturation. That Mizunara character, combined with long-aged malt and grain whiskies and meticulous blending, is what sets Hibiki 21 apart.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: cooked fruit, blackberry, ripe banana, and caramel.
- Palate: sandalwood, honeycomb, dried apricot, and Mizunara oak.
- Finish: long, rich, and incense-driven.
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass to experience its full progression of fruit, caramel, and Mizunara character, or add a few drops of water to further open up the honeycomb and sandalwood notes.
Product Details
- Brand: Hibiki, Suntory
- Type: Blended Japanese whisky
- Size: 750ml
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Age: 21 years (minimum age of the youngest component)
- Origin: Osaka, Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Hibiki 21 Year?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, which is 86 proof.
What casks is it aged in?
It's matured in a combination of American oak, sherry casks, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak.
Has Hibiki 21 won any awards?
Yes. It has been named World's Best Blended Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards multiple times, including 2013 and 2016.
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