![]() The 12 is richer and more complex than the Harmony and has more to explore across the palate and nose than the Hibiki Harmony. Hibiki Harmony is nicely done, but tasting it next to the Hibiki 12 shows a none-too-subtle difference. Good balance, medium body and a rounded mouthfeel. Medium in length and dotted with notes of malt, fruit and graham crackers. Notes of apricot and golden raisins play here as well accompanied by notes of malt and a bit of spice. Fruity with notes of apricot, golden raisins, hay, toasted malt, a touch of cocoa and a bit of alcoholic sting. It’s not a very complex aroma, but it is good. The NAS replacements are rarely as good as what they replaced and it seems incredibly unfair to charge the same for a product that doesn’t deliver a sensory experience similar to what it replaced. I understand this is a function of supply and demand on a product that takes over a decade to create, but what I don’t like is when they charge the same price, or sometimes higher, for the NAS version as they did the age-stated one. ![]() They either keep the same statements that every one knows and loves and jack up the price or they release a NAS version that tries to copy the profile of its counterpart as best it can. The NAS trend is a tad annoying, but I get why distilleries are beginning to deliver releases like this.Īs whisky consumption continues to rise the stocks of older whisky shrinks and as that happens the distilleries have a choice. Made of the same combination of Yamazaki malt, Hakashu malt and Chita grain as Hibiki 12, the Hibiki Harmony is a no age statement (NAS), presumably younger, version of the famous blend and was pushed out to the market as stores of older whisky dwindled. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is the perfect introduction to the award winning Hibiki porfolio from the House of Suntory Whisky.Hibiki Harmony is Suntory’s response to their whisky shortage. It is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky,īut also among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world. Hibiki is embraced as the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky. We recommend it be enjoyed with a hand-carved iceball for the ultimate Japanese whisky experience. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, blended with water or mixed as a cocktail, the harmony of this blend remains complete.It is a delicately balanced, smooth and subtly sweet blended whisky that enhances any dining experience. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is extremely versatile. Grain whiskies from Suntory’s Chita distillery act as the “dashi,”or broth, to complete the personality of the malt whiskies and enhance their overall harmony. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is heralded as the foundation of the Hibiki range, leveraging the same key malt and grain whiskies from the original Hibiki blend, Hibiki 17 Years and Hibiki 21 Years.Īmerican White Oak malt whiskies create a solid base.The rare Mizunara (Japanese oak) and sherry cask malt whiskies are the dressing.The smoky malt whiskies enact as subtle accents to create depth and further complexity. The Suntory Whisky blending team is led by third-generation Master Blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. ![]() This delicate blend creates a oneness, unfolding a full orchestra of flavours and aromas. It is a symphony of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies, aged in five different types of casks, from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. ![]() Inspired by the riches and subtleties of Japan’s 24 seasons and mastered by Suntory’s Art of Blending, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a meticulous blend of the finest select whiskies from the House of Suntory Whisky. Hibiki Japanese Harmony encapsulates the harmony that exists between Japanese nature and people. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is embraced as the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky. More information Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky ![]()
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