Suntory Whisky Hibiki 17 Year Old 70cl

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Hibiki is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but also among the most prestigious whiskies in the world. The caramel somewhat overshadows the exquisite plum in the nose, the sherry notes (and whatever else might have been there to taste) seem to have been "muted" by the grain and there is a discord between nose and taste. We'll send them to be recycled and you'll save paper, carbon emissions and time at the recycling centre!

This expression was created by the House of Suntory using a variety of single malt and grain whiskies from their distilleries, all of which had been matured for a minimum of 17 years. Born on April 3, 1989 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Suntory Corporation, Hibiki was created to be the face of Suntory blended whisky. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect. Sadly though, the plum recedes also and is barely noticeable - but given the new found balance in the nose, it's not a major loss.To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us. Without limiting the foregoing, the License does not include (a) the right to resell or use the Service commercially (unless explicitly allowed under the applicable subscription plan), (b) the right to make the Service publicly available or use for public display, (c) any downloading, duplicating, or copying, collection and use of any contents of the Services, e.

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By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. My wife Dramlette thinks that distilleries de-emphasize the quality standards of the minis and are more inclined to put their lesser batches of products there. The Hibiki 17 Year Old Blended Whisky is made from a combination of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The bottle (it comes in what looks like an oversized aftershave bottle) is long gone but I decanted the last 50ml and finally decided to drink it last night. You acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not obligated to review, check or monitor any Contributions, but we may do so.

mine was bottled before 2006, probably 2005 (and going by reviews I've looked up recently, I have seen the average scores getting better over the last several years). Suntory Hibiki 17-Year-Old Whisky is an award-winning Japanese blend, crafted from a harmonious selection of aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s three distilleries. Nose: Plum, golden brown sugar, light vanilla, aged antique wood, wood polish, orange citrous peel, little Japanese umeboshi (sour plum), caramel.

Suntory Distillery's legacy extends beyond whisky-making; it has become a cultural icon, a testament to the intersection of precision, innovation, and artistic expression. Suntory is the largest and most popular Japanese whisky company; its flagship product, the Hibiki, continues to be in great demand.

The distillery's use of a variety of cask types, including American, Spanish, and Japanese oak, adds depth and complexity to its whiskies, reflecting the diversity of its approach.