The whiskies come from 5 different cask types: American white oak casks imparting nutty flavours Sherry casks contributing sweet fruity notes Mizunara oak casks adding subtle fragrant oak notes Bordeaux wine casks giving tannin structure and finally Sherry casks providing intense aromas such as dried fruits. The blend itself was crafted by the Suntory Whisky blending team, led by Master Blender Shingo Torii. The finish is long lasting with notes of brown sugar, citrus peels, white grape and black pepper. On the palate it delivers melted butter that melds with sweet caramelised dates, as well as a hint of fragrant sandalwood that develops into warming oak-y spice.
Its aroma boasts red berries, green apple and layers of rich honey.
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This special whisky has a complex and balanced flavour that is full bodied and creamy, with a buttery sensation. It is named after its harmonious taste, which comes from a blend of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a type of Japanese blended whisky from the Hibiki range. It pays homage to the 24 delicate changes of season based on the ancient lunar calendar, highlighting the important impact of Japanese nature on whisky ageing. This whisky is a unique blend of 24 seasons from Japan’s Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. It has since been considered the epitome of Japanese whisky, representing the perfect blend of Japanese nature and the skills of its people. The Hibiki whisky was launched in 1989 by Suntory to celebrate their 90th anniversary. I also feel they are a fair comparison against one another to get to the bottom of Hibiki vs Yamazaki.īuy in USA Hibiki vs Yamazaki: Hibiki Japanese Harmony Review Both these expressions were created to appease the strain of the supply for their aged whiskies. Within this article, I will review the two no-age statement whiskies created by both Japanese brands: Hibiki’s Japanese Harmony and Yamazaki’s Distiller’s Reserve. This is due to the warmer climate in Japan during the summer season, which arguably Scotland doesn’t experience at all – I say in jest as a Scottish native. The unique combination of pure water and warm Japanese summers gives Japanese whisky a distinct flavour profile and a complex taste that differs from Scottish whisky. Japanese whisky it characterised by the soft water used to produce it, mainly snow melt from the iconic Mount Fiji. Whereas with Yamazaki it’s a single malt meaning any expression only comes from the Yamazaki distillery. In Hibiki’s case the blended malt you are tasting a number of whiskies from House of Suntory’s back catalog: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distillery. Blending means that multiple types of whiskies are mixed together, while single malt indicates that all the ingredients used come from a single distillery. The main difference between these two whiskies from Suntory lies in the definition of ‘ blended’ and ‘ single malt’ labels. The debate of Hibiki vs Yamazaki is a bit of an unusual one as you are comparing a blended whisky Hibiki with a single malt Yamazaki. This led to them trimming down their offering significantly to do what the Japanese to do best: fewer but better things. Since Jim Murray named Yamazki’s Sherry Cask, whisky of the year in 2013 in his Whisky Bible production hasn’t been able to cope with the demand. Its adoption and enthusiasm by us has caused supply and demand chaos for Japan’s biggest whisky distillery The House of Suntory. A subtle, tener and long finish with a hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).For us Westerners it feels like Japan has only just appeared on the whisky scene in the last decade, however, Japan has been perfecting their craft for over 100 years. The palate features a honeylike sweetness with candied orange peel and white chocolate. Rose, lychee, hints of rosemary and sandalwood on the nose. It is a delicately balanced, smooth and subtly sweet blended whisky that enhances any dining experience. The harmony of this blend remains complete. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is extremely versatile, whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, blended with water or mixed as a cocktail. 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. The smoky malt whiskies enact as subtle accents to create depth and further complexity. The rare Mizunara (Japanese oak) and sherry cask malt whiskies are the dressing. American White Oak malt whiskies create a solid base. 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 and Hibiki 21 Years.
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