Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 43% 70cl

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This release honors the sakura, which is the Japanese word for cherry blossom. The sakura is Japan's national flower, and cherry blossom season in Japan is a major celebratory occasion throughout the country. The blossoming carries a great deal of meaning for the Japanese people, who see it as symbolizing life's joy and beauty, but also of its transience. While Scotland has strict laws dictating the type of oak used in their whisky, Japan’s rules are much looser. This has encouraged distillers to play native wood like mizunara and sakura. Under its Chita brand, Suntory has a grain whiskey matured in sakura casks for three years. Kurayoshi Distillery, Mars Shinshu, and Nagahama Distillery also have similarly-styled whiskies. The House of Suntory , which is the founding House of Japanese whisky, was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii when he opened the first official malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki. Since then The House of Suntory has created what’s considered to be some of the most highly-awarded blended whiskies on the international market as well as some of the most prestigious and honored whiskies in the world. Torii was a pioneering whisky maker whose goal was to create authentic western-style spirits that would appeal to Japanese tastes. Hibiki, meaning “resonance” or “echo” in Japanese, is said to encapsulate the philosophy of The House of Suntory, which is ‘To Create Harmony with People and Nature.’ Whisky Base: This is a social platform where whisky collectors share the whisky they have and the whisky they want. You can occasionally find the odd bottle for sale privately, but make sur eyou do your research before buying. Importer ImpEx Beverage has announced the single cask whiskies and rums that make up its Collection Edition Two. The casks were selected by president and managing director Sam Filmus and vice president Chris Uhde. They are as follows, with the rums listed last:As with Company Distilling's first bourbon, this whiskey is a wheater (with liquid sourced from unnamed distilleries from three undisclosed states) that features a maple wood finish. Unlike the original release, this one is bottled at cask strength. Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”).

Hibiki Blossom Harmony is a series of non-age statement blends from The House of Suntory. Each release in the series is limited to a certain number of bottles, and the whisky itself consists of blends of Chita, Yamazaki, and Hakshu distilleries. The true beauty of this series though, is the bottle. It’s a luxurious piece of glassware that would make for a fantastic infinity bottle. The boxes too are gorgeous, with some of the best artwork you’ll see for whisky out there. This isn’t reflected in the price though, making every entry in this brand a steal if you can get your hands on it. Every edition of Hibiki Blossom Harmony ever released Hibiki means “Resonance” in Japanese. From its launch in 1989 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Suntory, Hibiki embodies the Suntory philosophy to live in harmony with nature and people. As the Founding House of Japanese Whisky and A House of Master Blenders, the House of Suntory has gone to great lengths to explore the breadth and depth of what Harmony can mean for a blend. Every Hibiki expression is one of the most sought after blends in the world where every Hibiki expression is meticulously crafted for us to discover a different kind of Harmony. Achieving the right balance and orchestration proved to be a great challenge from the start since the Sakura cask is one with strong character that can easily become overbearing.Independent bottler and distiller Gordon & MacPhail has launched the Recollection Series, an annual release of rare whiskies from closed distilleries bottled under its Private Collection label. The following indicators should be taken as only a guide and not a set of hard and fast rules. Some "premium" whiskeys really are quite terrible, while some mass market products are good enough to pour into a decanter and serve to the Duke of Edinburgh. A+: A masterpiece and one of the ten best whiskeys of its type. Above five stars. For the new 2022 release, they have taken the same approach and, as expected, it’s smooth, gentle and moreish, with the light fruits and creaminess of Hibiki whisky merging seamlessly with the gentle floral tones and light spices imparted by the Sakura cask. The end result is a unique, memorable drinking experience and a whisky that is well worth telling your friends about. Royal Mile Whiskies: This is another good retailer we know to be reliable. Occasionally, they’ll get a bottle of this series in. This particular blend has the added intrigue of incorporating whisky finished in sakura casks. Sakura wood – or Japanese cherry – attracted chief blender Shinji Fukoyo due to “its symbolism, but also because of its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy aroma and flavour notes”.

These are some of the reasons why distillers will opt for oak. Well, that, and some legislation too. But being bold with cask choices has paid off for Suntory before, with porous mizunara now an increasing option in blends, such as Hibiki Harmony. Achieving balanceI have been mesmerised by the sakura cask for the last five years now due to its symbolism, but also because of its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy aroma and flavour notes,” Shinji Fukuyo, fifth-generation chief blender, said, according to The Spirits Business. “There have been many experiments with malt and grain whisky components, and we found that there was a special alchemy between the grain whiskies and the sakura cask. It is this special relationship – harmony – that inspired me to create this blend.” Distilled from 100% Scottish barley, this heavily peated (137.3 phenol parts per million or ppm, to be exact) whisky is aged for five years in first-fill bourbon casks before finishing in fresh first-fill bourbon oak casks. The .1 edition of Octomore is always finished as such, while the other releases deviate to different cask types. We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery Sakura Casks: This whisky is finished in sakura (Japanese cherry blossom) casks, creating a unique flavor profile and adding a special touch to this limited edition expression. At this point, a new release of The Vaults is cause for excitement, as every previous release has proven delicious—last year's edition scored 93 points, while the 2020 whiskey scored a 94. While it will be available nationwide through the holiday season, it is on allocation, so keep your eyes peeled in-store and online if you're hoping to secure a bottle.

At the time of writing, there is no Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023. The House of Suntory hasn’t released it or any details on it. The bottle should release around August 2023, but we’ll update this article as soon as we know exactly when the release date of Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2023 is. Where to buy Hibiki Blossom Harmony Image from Whisky Auctioneer If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect. This triple-distilled blend of single grain and single malt Irish whiskeys is the flagship expression from Sláinte, the drinks company co-founded by Richard Davies and actor/director Liev Schreiber. Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”). At 18 years old, this is the oldest Knob Creek released to date, aged for twice as long as its flagship bourbon.

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Hibiki Blossom Harmony’s unique bottle design has 24 facets encircling the bottle, with each facet connecting to the next in a natural harmony. The Sakura is Japan’s unofficial national flower and the Sakura blossom season in early Spring is a meaningful event for the Japanese people and has delighted those eager to see the delicate flowers welcome the coming of warmer weather for over 1000 years . This is the third Basil Hayden line extension since August of 2021, following the release of Toastand Subtle Smoke. Beam just celebrated the 30 th anniversary of its small batch line, which includes Basil Hayden, Booker's, Baker's, and Knob Creek, and was created by 6 th-generation master distiller Booker Noe. Now his grandson is leading innovation at Beam, with Freddie at the helm of the new Fred B. Noe Distillery in Clermont. The one aims to appeal to wine drinkers and whiskey lovers alike.