Suntory, Hibiki, 21-Year-Old, 100th Anniversary, Blended Whisky, Japan (43%)
- 43% alcohol
- Japanese Whisky
- Jonny McCormick
- 96/100
Description
Due to limited quantities, this spirit is restricted to one bottle per customer.
A beautiful bronze-amber whisky, with a nose of cooked fruit, blackberry, ripe banana, and caramel. The palate shows sandalwood, dried apricot and slight incense notes from the Mizunara oak. The finish is long, rich and elegant, with a subtle spice and incense flavour woven through.
Sam Phillips, Commercial Manager - Spirits, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Critics reviews
The nose is incredibly floral, with citrus peel, sliced apple, burning incense, sandalwood, peach pit, aged oak, and spices so fine you could count them by the grain. It’s weighty and honeyed, driven forward by the mizunara oak character. Waxiness and smoke progress to lime zest, green apple, kum quat, cocoa, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, with a creamy elegance to the finish—exemplary blending at work.
About this spirit
Japan
Japan’s spirits industry is a masterclass in precision and tradition. From the delicate complexity of its whiskies to the nuanced elegance of its sake, every bottle reflects a culture devoted to refinement. These are not mere drinks—they are expressions of craft, heritage, and an unwavering pursuit of quality.