Harmony - a rather apt word to describe this well-balanced Japanese blended whisky from the Hibiki range. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from five different types of cask, including American white oak casks, sherry casks and Mizunara oak casks. An elegant expression, with wafts of honey, orange, a herbaceous touch or two, and light oak.
Red berries, green apple and layers of rich honey.
Melted butter and caramelised dates. A hint of fragrant sandalwood develops into warming, oaky spice.
Brown sugar, citrus peels, white grape, and black pepper.
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I think prices are going up due to the hype. I picked one up for $69 after tasting a flight of japanese whiskies in a local whisky house. On the nose, the whisky is very floral with notes of sandal wood and sharp fruit, which is almost nail polish like, but in a pleasant way. On the tongue, the whisky is light with lingering sweetness. Subtle notes of malt and peat come through on the mid-palate. I appreciate subtle flavors in both foods and spirits and really like this whisky. Have this in your collection to appreciate the range of different styles whiskies can offer. Note that it's not going to be as powerful as your Islays or some bourbons.
A tasty whiskey which has gone up from £50 to £65 in the last 18 months. I won't buy it again at that price. There are many other great whiskies out there at much lower prices.
Nice but not a classic. Very young but easy going in the palet. Don't not add water it will kill this whiskey. Got as a present and glad I did . I read reports that the price was going up so I brought myself a second bottle for £48. Not worth £65
At first I thought I tasted a hint of subtlety, but after making it further through my ounce it started to drink like a slightly more balanced Irish whisky (not a good thing). At a much lower price-point it would be an acceptable whisky, but I'm afraid Suntory has dressed up a sub-par dram in a nice bottle and box and called it 'premium'. Avoid unless you're only buying an ounce.
So nice. Big fan of this. Almost prefer to sniff it than drink it. Cuts calories and more affordable.
