Hibiki 12 Year Old (50cl)
- Distillery
- Hibiki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £499
- Community rating
- 4.40 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Nutty, Old Wood
- Description
- Suntory's Hibiki 12 Year Old is a rare 500ml bottling of their discontinued blended Japanese whisky, crafted from malts including Yamazaki and Hakushu. Discontinued in 2015 as Japanese whisky surged in popularity, bottles from this release have become highly sought after.
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ABV
43%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Hibiki 12 Year Old (50cl) is a 12-year-old blended from Hibiki (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.4/5 by the community. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Suntory's Hibiki 12 Year Old is a rare 500ml bottling of their discontinued blended Japanese whisky, crafted from malts including Yamazaki and Hakushu. Discontinued in 2015 as Japanese whisky surged in popularity, bottles from this release have become highly sought after.
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