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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Was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and tasty it was
After trying the Hakushu 12yr as my first Japanese Whisky and being blown away, I was eager to try more offerings from Suntory's distilleries. The Hibiki Japanese harmony was the next bottle I grabbed. The nose is promising, slightly floral, with more warmth and spice than the Hakushu. I got slightly woody smells in the nose, but none of the cirtrus or smoke of the Hakushu. Smells very inviting. On the palate sweetness dominates everything. It tasted as if someone dropped a dollop of honey directly on my tongue before the whiskey comes through. With even the sweetest Bourbon, there is generally enough body and flavor to support the sweetness. After the honey there are some interesting and pleasant tasting notes in this whisky, especially those that you can get on the exhale after a good sip. But all the tasting notes here are demure and restrained and subtle, and simply do not stand up to the overwhelming sweetness. At best Hibiki might make a great base for a minimalist cocktail or whisky and club soda. At worst it is simply medicinal in taste and lacking most of the virtues of the other fantastic Japanese Whiskys I've tasted.
One of the best blended whisky's I've tasted.
A truly delicious whiskey.Smooth and satisfying. Even when the nectar has been enjoyed,the glass continues to have a delightful nose of oak and spicy sandalwood.
Caramel...almond...toffee...sweet stuff...a little salty. Simple mid palate but really smooth and terrific for the price. I like it better than yamazaki 12 year and nikka pure malt. Great whisky for under $75.
