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Suntory Hibiki 17 years old
70cl / 43%
Japanese Blended Whisky
A fantastic Japanese blend, made with aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's three distilleries. Spicy and sophisticated, this is great for catching people out at blind tastings. Recently awarded a Gold 'Editor's Choice' award from Whisky Magazine and picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.
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£68.95
(£57.46 ex. VAT)
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CountryJapanAge17 Year OldTasting Notes:
Producer's Tasting Notes
Hibiki, which means harmony, is a master blend of carefully selected full-bodied malt and grain whiskies. This multi award winning blend creates a profound aroma with an elegant and mellow woody richness, accompanied by sweet long-lasting citrus flavour.
Tasting Notes by Dave Broom
Nose: Ripe soft and pillow like with hints of smoke and toasty wood. Citrus leaf, cocoa, cooked apricot, ripe banana, hazelnut giving a crunch.
Palate: Toffee sweetness stretches along the palate. Very clean and clear. Sweet with sultana and cherry.
Finish: Long and silky.
Comment: Relaxed and laid back. This is excellent blending.
Score: 8.5 / 10
[These tasting notes are reproduced from Whisky Magazine Issue 64]
Tasting notes by Martine Nouet
Nose: Bee wax, polished floor, church bench, candle wax. A tar hint in the back. When aerated, opens up on citrussy notes and barley sugar before a wave of vanilla brings in a sweet brine.
Palate: Smooth, mellow. Velvety. Oak and citrus fruit are intertwined in an elegant two step dance.
Finish: Medium, smooth, hardening up on a more assertive oaky note. Touch of bitter chocolate.
Comments: An elegant and satisfying dram. Well educated, in good quality casks for sure.
Score: 8.25 / 10
[These tasting notes are reproduced from Whisky Magazine Issue 64]
Customer Reviews:
A friend of mine suggested I tried the hibiki 17yr and he was not wrong. it is without doubt the finest whisky i've had to date. I just wish I could afford the 30yr old to try that as well. Truely worthy winner of the awards it has already gained.
- Chris , UK , 2 days ago
Absolutely exquisite.... liquid silk, cherries jasmine and an array on spices finished with ginger and cardamon... superb...
- Matt Glazier London, 21st Dec '11
My son bought me some back from Japan, it is probably the best I have tasted, keep the Scotch for others the Hibiki for me!
- anonymous, 21st Aug '11
I sampled this in a hotel bar the evening before I went on holiday. I was utterly blown away by it, then and now. It's a firm fixture in my drinks cabinet and never fails to impress.
- anonymous, 13th Apr '11
Love it. Usually I?m into heavy smoky whisky like Lagavulin but this one is now a favourite of mine as well. My liquor-shell will always have a bottle of this, thats for sure.
- anonymous, 18th Mar '11
forget the rest-this is the best if you look @ the price
- saha, 8th Mar '11
This whisky is the best, move over Scots, smooth and flavorful
- Dazz man, 14th Dec '10
I like HIBIKI 17 years old.
- anonymous, 11th Dec '10
Spellbinding, a stunner . . . I'm speechless!
- Jason's Scotch Whisky Reviews, 11th Oct '10
Well, this is definitly a stunner! From the first nose to the last dram is this Whisky awesome.The lovingly made bottle seems unique with a heavy glass bottle top!...and so is the Whisky!!!Awesome, lovingly, unique - just a masterpiece.One of the best I?ve ever tasted!
- Cord, 30th Jul '10
am sorry i did not find your site sooner!purchased this whiskey for my dad for father's day,a wonderful gift.am living in Cyprus and ended up paying 115 euro!for this exact same whiskey
- maria, 26th Jun '10
Girlfriend bought this for moi, tasted it, savoured it, enjoyed it, cant wait for xmas to come again.
- Scott Gilbert, 22nd Mar '10
Love it. Tried it first at a lounge after being recommended it by the owner, and haven't gone back since. Best enjoyed on the rocks with an ice ball
- anonymous, 10th Nov '09
Wonderful nose, coconut-vanilla, oak, but then seems to fall flat upon tasting. Overall however, a good blend.
- Richard, 28th Aug '09
Bottle's design definitely drew me to it, but what's within is the real star! With the youngest whisky being 17 years old, the flavour is amazingly round yet complex. Black Label doesn't even hold a candle to this! Absolutely gorgeous, easy to drink, and with a dash of cold water, simply the best.
- ape-kb, 19th Aug '09
Absolutely the best whiskey. I first tried this after being given a bottle as a gift. Since then I have traveled back to Japan to try their other brands. Needless to say on my way back at the duty free my luggage contained 2 more bottles of Hibiki.
- anonymous, 14th Aug '09
I am very pleased to see it is not just me who was attracted at first by the lovely bottle, no way will i be recycling this one. The humourless old geezer who own's my nearest select whisky shop was not impressed by me saying this was what got my attention. A fine drink and a shot is worth taking time over.
- Martin from Manchester., 4th Aug '09
probably one of the best whisky i have ever savoured...thanks to the attractive bottle i was initially attracted to, during one of my visits to dubai...its been more than six months since i have been trying to buy one but am not successful at least in india and duty free shops...suntory's website is also not encouraging
- anirudh kajaria, 25th Dec '08
Bought this in Osaka Duty Free and have not regretted it.First up the bottle is a work of art, with handmade paper and stunning calligraphy.I don't know that much about whiskies - but I rank this equal writh my other favourite Glenmorangie.You only need a small dram to be satisfied - it's a whiskey to savour, not to drink all night!
- Joe from NZ, 3rd Oct '08
As we say in the West Midlands, "it's a real boster". A bl***y good dram. Sampling what I intend to be the first of many more bottles.
- Tony A. Shropshire, 18th Sep '08
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