The Home of Suntory has unveiled its newest limited-edition whisky, Hibiki Blossom Concord, that includes whiskies completed in Sakura casks. Moreover, the Japanese whisky home can be releasing Hibiki 30 12 months Outdated for the primary time within the U.S.
A mix of assorted malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries, Hibiki Blossom Concord appears to seize the joyful spirit of Sakura Blossom season. Fifth Technology Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo was intrigued by the chances of the Sakura cask.
“I’ve been mesmerized by the Sakura cask for the final 5 years now as a consequence of its symbolism, but in addition due to its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy aroma and taste notes,” says Fukuyo. “There have been many experiments with malt and grain whisky parts, and we discovered that there was a particular alchemy between the grain whiskies and the Sakura cask. It’s this particular relationship – concord – that impressed me to create this mix.”
On the nostril, the whisky presents wafting floral aromas, sakura, and aromatic olive. The palate includes a clean mouthfeel, together with notes of acacia honey, French pear, and a refined sweetness suggestive of sakura mochi. The end is long-lasting wealthy.
Bottled at 43 p.c ABV, the Hibiki Blossom Concord can be out there starting in October in choose international markets, together with in the USA, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. It’s priced at $160 USD.
That means “Resonance” in Japanese, Hibiki embodies the Suntory philosophy To Create Concord with Folks and Nature. As a Home of Grasp Blenders, the Home of Suntory has gone to nice lengths to discover the breadth and depth of what Concord can imply for a mix. Hibiki 30 12 months Outdated and Hibiki Blossom Concord rejoice this specific type of Concord.
The Hibiki 30 12 months Outdated was initially launched in 1997 as a uncommon, restricted version. It represents the paragon of the model and the artwork of Japanese craftsmanship. It includes a choose mix of Yamazaki malt whiskies which are 30 years and older from Suntory’s treasured historic assortment, with gentle grain whiskies which have additionally matured a minimum of 30 years. With just a few thousand bottles produced every year, every is bottled by hand.
On the nostril, it presents aromas of leather-based, raisin, prune, and candy chestnut. The palate finds brown sugar, dried fig, apricot jam, cedar and ache d’epices (gingerbread). The end is extraordinarily wealthy with notes of cinnamon and Mizunara (Japanese Oak).
For the primary time, the Hibiki 30 12 months Outdated can be out there within the U.S. as of October for the worth of $5,000.
For extra data on both bottling, head over to the model’s official web site.
