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    CountryJapanese Whisky
    Distillery/BrandHibiki Whisky Distillery
    Age12 Year Old Whisky
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    Hibiki 12 Year Old 70cl Whisky

    Japan • 70cl • 43%
    Number of reviews:(58)
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    Hibiki 12 Year Old

    An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels. Sadly, following the massive surge in popularity of Japanese whisky in the 2010s, this expression was discontinued by Suntory in 2015. Bottles have now become rare and collectible.

    This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!

    Please also note it comes without a box.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Juicy marmalade with real chunks of orange, cooked apples dusted with cinnamon, thick honey and plum wine.

    Palate

    Crushed almonds, stewed fruits, clove-studded oranges. Sherried malt and a subtle core of oak.

    Finish

    Bright and flavoursome with crisp apple and citrus.

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    4.5/5
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    “I've tasted a few Japanese drams so far and none were disappointing! This one was the best by far. This Hibiki 12 Year Old is a so-called premium blend, because it contains (besides grain whisky as packer) no less than 30 different single malts that are at least 12 years of age, topped off with a 30-year old! The dram has matured on Japanese oak first and finished in so-called Umeshu cask, previously used for the maturing of Japan's famous plum brandy. The whole went through a process of charcoal filtering - through bamboo wood no less - that gives the whole it's mellow, soft taste. It was launched in 2009 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Suntory Hibiki distillery. The influence of the Umeshu cask is clearly detectable on the nose. Apart from plum, raspberry and pineapple, one also gets hit by very sweet honey and a truckload of vanilla. On the palate, a duel is going on between the oak and the barley. What a body. Very good indeed. The finish is nicely spiced and long. The sweet oak prevents the dram from burning down your throat.Mmmm very moreish. The word 'Hibiki' has several meanings in Japanese, one of them being 'harmonious'. That's a good way to describe this premium blend. Available at other retailers for around £45.”

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    Reviews for Hibiki 12 Year Old

    LOVE IT!!!!!

    I wish I bought all of the bottles off of the shelf!

    Master of Malt Customer May 3, 2015

    Hi!!!

    Även Japansk blend håller en överlägsen klass. Jag är imponerad över vilka smaker de får fram, har inte känt dess like i någon Skottska Whiskey trots 25 år av provande. Köp!!!

    Master of Malt Customer Apr 15, 2015

    Inconsistent labeling

    I am, as we speak drinking Hibiki 12 year old scotch. On this webpage, labeling for the nose, palate, and finish are very different from that on the box in front of me. Haven't had that much yet, really.

    Master of Malt Customer Mar 5, 2015

    a wonderful whisky for those....

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    a wonderful whisky for those who appreciate some refined subtleness in their drink. those who prefer a kick in the senses should probable look somewhere else. The Hibki is elegant and bodied with aromas full of sweet fruit and roasted nut slight cherry/plum oakiness. add a touch of water, and the layers of aroma changes, magnificent.

    tiukauleh Mar 1, 2015

    Disappointing

    Definietly drinkable, but like some of the other reviewers have pointed out, it is quite flat and nothing special at all. I had heard a lot about Japanese whisky and was eager to try it but was ultimately left feeling disappointed.

    Master of Malt Customer Feb 8, 2015

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