The Hibiki Golden Flower Version with Crystal bottle cap is a highly collectible Japanese blended whiskey produced by Suntory.
* * Distillery and Brand Introduction * *
Hibiki is a blended whiskey brand under Suntory, which does not have its own distillery but blends original spirits from distilleries like Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita owned by Suntory.
Hibiki embodies the harmonious beauty of Japanese whiskey, celebrating Japan's nature and people.
* * Whiskey Characteristics * *
The Hibiki Golden Flower Version with Crystal cap is a rare variant in the Hibiki series, first released in 1989, and with a brief existence, it was later replaced by the aged version, Hibiki 17 Year.
This enhances the unique charm of the first edition.This whiskey is a masterpiece by master blender Kyoichi Inatomi, inspired by the fourth movement of Brahms' First Symphony. He carefully selected original spirits from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and added spirits matured in Mizunara oak casks from Hokkaido, imparting a unique agarwood aroma.
The crystal bottle has 24 facets representing the 24 hours of a day and the 24 solar terms of a year. The preciousness of time, the colorful four seasons, and the years of brewing are reflected in the bottle.
The label is made from high-quality Echizen paper and is inscribed by renowned Japanese calligrapher Tan Setsu Ogi.
* * Flavor Description * *
The original "Hibiki 17 Year" whiskey is meticulously crafted from a selection of 36 mature malt spirits aged over 17 years, delivering a rich, harmonious, and smooth palate, with a soft elegance, complemented by a sweet and intense matured wood aroma, leaving a lasting aftertaste. The overall flavor is elegant, serene, and profound, with a round, rich mouthfeel and complex finish that lingers deliciously.
"Harmony" and "Resonance" are the interpretations of "Hibiki" in Japan.