SUNTORY HIBIKI 21 YEAR OLD 2019 EDITION | 700ML

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Detailed Description
The newest version of the legendary Hibiki 21 Year Old that houses the same outstanding flavours inside a newly designed bottle and box. The subtle refinements made to the 2019 Edition help to bring added flair and elegance to the world-beating expression. The box has been revamped with a more upscale appearance and while the previous version was undoubtedly stunning, this new one feels even more deserving of housing a multi-award winning bottle inside. The label has also been updated with a new tagline. Where it used to say “A harmonious blend of handcrafted select specially aged whiskies”, it now states “A harmonious blend of the finest selection of specially aged whiskies.”One thing that hasn’t changed is the composition of the liquid. It retains the original formula that has earned dozens of prestigious awards from leading competitions and houses the same outstanding tasting notes inside. After all, when a whisky is this good, there’s simply no sense in making a change.That means you’ll experience a sweet and complex expression that exhibits outstanding balance through a range of harmonious aromas and flavours. Strawberry jam, orange peels, apple crumble, sweet caramel, cherries, a whiff of smoke and a range of dried fruits all work in tandem to tantalise the nose and palate and leave you longing for another dram time and time again. Recent Hibiki 21 Year Awards:Hibiki 21 Year Old has consistently been awarded the World’s best-blended whisky again took home that award in 2017, as well as Supreme Champion Spirit at the ISC ’17.Best Japanese Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2020)World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2019)Trophy (International Spirits Challenge, 2013-2016, 2018)Supreme Champion Spirit (International Spirits Challenge 2017)World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2017)World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2016)World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2013)Gold Medal (International Spirits Challenge, 2012)World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2011)World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2010)About Hibiki“Kanzen” or complete, Hibiki Whisky is a harmonious blend of numerous malt and grain whiskies which are meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. Seductive, blossoming and enigmatic, Hibiki Japanese Whisky celebrates an unrivalled art of blending, fine craftsmanship and a sense of luxury from the House of Suntory. From the date it launched, Hibiki Whisky has been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people. Hibiki Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world.
Suntory Hibiki 21 Year Old 2019 Edition | 700ML Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma is very pleasant.
Palate: The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice.
Finish: Quite rich and lovely smooth texture.