Smooth and delightful, sure we ended up climbing trees, swimming in winter and blanking out but its well worth the ride. The bottle is presented in a bottle which has 24 faces to represent the 24 seasons in the Japanese lunar calendar. We reserve the right to immediately and without prior notice deactivate, suspend and/or terminate your account if you do not abide by the Terms, if you act unlawful, if you do not act or use the Service in good faith, or if you cause any harm whatsoever to the Service, to other Members, to other persons or to us. There has been lengthy discussion of the cork vs screw-cap issue elsewhere on Connosr, and also general discussions of oxidation effects. The Whisky Source does not share your data with anyone else and we take all reasonable steps to protect your data.

Seventeen years seems a bit too long for this dram and I would like to try one of the younger Hibikis (the 12 yo or their new NAS expression). Unfortunately, as you found out, the palate and finish aren't up to scratch, but hey, another one to tick off the list I guess and on the whole not a bad blend at all. Further, deliberate or undeliberate manipulation of information on the Service (such as ratings), any activity with the intent to influence such information, value or reviews on products (e. Every bottle of Hibiki is a decanter-level shelf piece, with 24 facets representing both 24 hours in a day and the 24 seasons ( Sekki) of the Japanese calendar.g. purchase, investment) whatsoever based on the Service you should consider obtaining third party professional/expert advice on the matter, and you should consider whether such the decision is suitable and feasible with respect to (inter alia) your financial status and situation, your particular knowledge/experience on the matter (e. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. The bottle is sold as seen and described, we do not accept liability for the state of the packaging or closure. The Hibiki Harmony was never in danger of disappearing because there was no age statement, but the same can’t be said for the 17. Pepper mellows to something vaguely reminiscent of radish while sherry dissipates, some citrus comes on too.

Balance: Not as "harmonious" (as the translation of Hibiki implies), I find that although certain elements in this whisky work well, they do not combine in such a way as to elevate the overall experience, such as a very good whisky can do.Fans were were shocked this year when Suntory announced that they would be discontinuing the highly acclaimed bottle.

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. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. As the first age-stated Hibiki product, it’s pretty impressive that 17 is the base age (important side note: Japanese whisky laws are notoriously lax around importing and relabeling, but by-and-large the companies otherwise abide in spirit by Scottish laws, meaning a 17-year age statement = the youngest whisky in the blend is at least 17 years old). The nose is quite floral, with plenty of vanilla, a hint of peach and a touch of incense - are the Mizunara casks making themselves felt here?Hibiki 17 year old is one of the most recognizable bottles in Suntorys world renowned product line, It has been a staple among whisky enthusiasts for years. You hereby represent and warrant that you are authorized to make any Contributions, that your Contributions and the use by us will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party. As it is older, the packaging and closure may have deteriorated, so care should be taken with transportation, storage and opening of this bottle. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.

Chita, on the other hand, is traditionally used as the “dashi” or broth that enhances Suntory blends. You shall not contribute any discriminatory, racially offensive, abusive, offensive, threatening, intimidating, inaccurate, incomplete, obscene, profane, harassing, or illegal material and/or Contributions, or any other Contributions that infringes, or may infringe, or violates or may violate, any third party’s rights, including intellectual and industrial property rights, rights of privacy and publicity.

Nose: Plum, golden brown sugar, light vanilla, aged antique wood, wood polish, orange citrous peel, little Japanese umeboshi (sour plum), caramel. Nose: Quite fruity: plums (think of exceptionally dry Gekkeikan plum wine) and a bit of cherry juice. The distillery's meticulous craftsmanship is further amplified by its artistic presentation, with packaging and bottle designs that pay homage to Japan's aesthetics. Kanzen" or complete, Hibiki Whisky is a harmonious blend of innumerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas.