alc./vol: 43%
Proof: 86°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: No age statement
Product of:
Japan
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A blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies, various bottlings of Hibiki, which incidentally means 'harmony', have won just about every international prize and accolade and this 17-year-old is one of the most revered blended whiskies in the world.
The whisky is bottled in an elegant 24 facet decanter representing both the hours in the day and the 24 seasons according to the Japanese lunar calendar. The label is made of Echizen Washi paper, a traditional Japanese hand-moulded paper made from plant fibres and officially used by court nobles and samurai as early as the 14th century.
Sampled on 20/10/2011
Clear, light golden with polished copper highlights.
Wonderfully mellow nose with bee's wax, tar, cocoa, stewed apricot, dried fruit, overripe banana and citrus zest.
Velvety fruity palate, yet with assertive dry, pine woody spice and citrus.
Long finish with wafts of smoke, dry oak, sherry and bitter chocolate.
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