Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Hibiki
Label Name:
 
Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yamazaki / Hakushu / Chita (House of Suntory)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
43%
Acidity:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold Medal, International Spirits Challenge (listed 2024/2025). Widely acclaimed reviews and multiple international awards since launch; launched 2015 as Hibiki’s flagship NAS blend

Tasting Note
Floral nose of rose and lychee; honeyed sweetness with candied orange peel, white chocolate and gentle spice. Long, subtle finish with mizunara (Japanese oak) and sandalwood notes.

Food Pairing
Sushi and sashimi, tempura, yakitori, teriyaki, grilled eel (unagi); roast pork or duck, smoked salmon, creamy cheeses (brie, aged cheddar), dark chocolate, fruit tarts, matcha or mochi desserts.

Production Method
No-age-statement blend of 10+ malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita, matured in multiple cask types (American oak, sherry, mizunara) and expertly married by Suntory blenders.

Vineyard Info
Hibiki is Suntory’s luxury blended whisky brand (introduced 1989). Japanese Harmony, a NAS expression, was launched in 2015 and is produced by the House of Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries.