We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. I would rate this a little higher (anything up to 85/100) except I believe a whisky should be rated at its bottled strength (unless cask strength), so will let the original verdict stand. I really don't know what to think would be a reason for this, since if I were the producer or distributor I wouldn't want any questionable samples of my products floating around to discredit the name of the brand. You acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not obligated to review, check or monitor any Contributions, but we may do so. 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.

First introduced in 1989, this blend undergoes maturation in Japanese mizunara oak casks at Yamazaki. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. Suntory Hibiki 17-Year-Old Whisky is an award-winning Japanese blend, crafted from a harmonious selection of aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s three distilleries. A fantastic Japanese blend, made with aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's three distilleries. I usually do not add water to whiskies at 40-43% ABV, but I thought I'd give it a go and was pleasantly surprised!There's plum, citrous peel, spice, oak wood, dry aged wood, little subtle vanilla, some very light peat or charcoal, caramel, brown sugar, tobacco leaf, leather, slight floral heather note. We'll send them to be recycled and you'll save paper, carbon emissions and time at the recycling centre!

mine was bottled before 2006, probably 2005 (and going by reviews I've looked up recently, I have seen the average scores getting better over the last several years). Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard and our protective honeycomb paper wrap keeps your package safe and significantly reduces our need for plastic. The finish starts off fairly bitter and dry and is quite disappointing until you start getting to the aftertaste.Through its spirits, Suntory invites whisky enthusiasts to discover the soul of Japan, where tradition and artistry intertwine in every drop. Hibiki 17 Year Old, a globally acclaimed Japanese blend, is crafted using aged malt and grain whiskies sourced from Suntory`s renowned distilleries. 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?

Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Suntory Whisky Hibiki is a harmonious blend, blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. stunning aftertaste that lingers and warms the mouth with a long spicy-sweet tingling finish of ginger and cinnamon. Fans were were shocked this year when Suntory announced that they would be discontinuing the highly acclaimed bottle. The distillery's founder, Shinjiro Torii, instilled a philosophy of relentless pursuit of perfection, which is evident in every expression crafted by Suntory.Sophisticated, yet laid back with a stone fruit and floral aroma, an oaked black cherry and vanilla flavour, and a long-lasting lychee aftertaste. Never before have I had such an intense floral scent in my glass, my nose is the absolute top hammer! Suntory’s other main brands - Hakushu and Yamazaki - start at 12, but both are single malts rather than blends, and there are things you can blend out that you can’t hide in a single malt.

Further, you shall not circumvent, remove, alter, deactivate, degrade or thwart any of the content protections, decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble the Service and any software related to or used in or by the Service. Nose: Plum, golden brown sugar, light vanilla, aged antique wood, wood polish, orange citrous peel, little Japanese umeboshi (sour plum), caramel.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. The Whisky Source is a trading name of The Whisky Source Limited, a company registered in England and Wales no.