Hibiki 21 Year Old
- Distillery
- Hibiki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £750
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (20 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Hibiki's 21-year-old blended whisky stands as a benchmark Japanese expression, the result of two decades balancing malt and grain whiskies across Suntory's production network. The extended aging creates exceptional smoothness and harmony between component spirits, with subtle oak influence and refined spice. The blend achieves remarkable drinkability despite its 21-year maturation, a testament to careful cask selection and blending technique. This whisky suits those seeking elegance and balance, whether as an introduction to Japanese whisky or as a refined daily drinker.
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ABV
43%
Age
21 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Hibiki 21 Year Old is a 21-year-old blended from Hibiki (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, richly sweet and delicately floral character — honey, vanilla, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hibiki's 21-year-old blended whisky stands as a benchmark Japanese expression, the result of two decades balancing malt and grain whiskies across Suntory's production network. The extended aging creates exceptional smoothness and harmony between component spirits, with subtle oak influence and refined spice. The blend achieves remarkable drinkability despite its 21-year maturation, a testament to careful cask selection and blending technique. This whisky suits those seeking elegance and balance, whether as an introduction to Japanese whisky or as a refined daily drinker.
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