Hibiki 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Hibiki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £599
- Community rating
- 4.64 / 5 (58 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- 12 years in the making, Hibiki's offering stands at 43.0% ABV. At £599.00, one might wonder if the 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' notes justify the splurge.
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ABV
43%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£599
✦ Neatly Summary
Hibiki 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old blended from Hibiki (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, honey, toasted, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
12 years in the making, Hibiki's offering stands at 43.0% ABV. At £599.00, one might wonder if the 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' notes justify the splurge.
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