THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY INTRODUCES
HIBIKI® BLOSSOM HARMONY™, A LIMITED-EDITION BLENDED WHISKY
AND HIBIKI® 30 YEAR OLD IN THE U.S.
The U.S. welcomes Hibiki® Blossom Concord™, a blended whisky completed in Sakura (cherry blossom) casks for a restricted time this fall, and Hibiki® 30 12 months Previous, a uncommon annual launch.
CHICAGO, IL (October 4, 2022) – The Home of Suntory, the founding Home of Japanese Whisky, broadcasts the discharge of Hibiki® Blossom Concord™, a limited-edition mix that includes whiskies completed in Sakura casks and for the primary time Hibiki 30 12 months Previous might be accessible within the U.S.
Hibiki® Blossom Concord™
Sakura Blossom season in early spring has at all times been an event for celebration in Japan, with many gathering across the lovely flowering Sakura timber that encourage the Japanese to understand life because it blooms. Hibiki Blossom Concord captures this joyful spirit by mixing a uncommon number of whiskies completed in Sakura wooden casks with numerous matured malt and grain whiskies to create this specific Hibiki.
This limited-edition bottle might be accessible starting in October in choose international markets together with in the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. The expression is bottled at 43 p.c ABV and has a advised retail value of $160 USD.
Impressed by Sakura
Hibiki is a harmonious mix of varied malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. Always pushing the boundaries of what Japanese Whisky may be, the Home of Suntory continues to discover and experiment with varied wooden varieties. The Sakura cask was one which intrigued Fifth Technology Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo.
“I’ve been mesmerized by the Sakura cask for the final 5 years now as a consequence of its symbolism, but additionally due to its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy aroma and taste notes,” says Fukuyo. “There have been many experiments with malt and grain whisky elements, 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.”
Attaining the best stability and orchestration proved to be an ideal problem from the beginning for the reason that Sakura cask is one with sturdy character that may simply change into overbearing. After a interval of trial and error, Fukuyo discovered that the grain whiskies completed within the Sakura cask finest elevated the general stability.
TASTING NOTES: HIBIKI BLOSSOM HARMONY – 43% ABV
Colour: Amber
Nostril: Wafting floral scents, sakura, aromatic olive
Palate: Easy mouthfeel, increasing perfume, acacia honey, French pear and a refined sweetness suggestive of sakura mochi
End: Lengthy-lasting wealthy and sensible aftertaste
Which 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 Previous and Hibiki Blossom Concord have a good time this specific form of Concord.
Hibiki® 30 12 months Previous within the U.S.
Launched in 1997 as a uncommon, restricted version, Hibiki 30 12 months Previous represents the paragon of the Hibiki model and the artwork of Japanese craftsmanship. For the primary time, this beautiful bottle might be accessible within the U.S. as of October for a advised retail value of $5,000.
Hibiki 30 includes a choose mix of Yamazaki® malt whiskies which might be 30 years and older from Suntory’s treasured historic assortment, with delicate grain whiskies which have additionally matured not less than 30 years. With a mere few thousand bottles produced annually, every is bottled by hand. This luxury liquor has obtained accolades and awards from whisky connoisseurs all over the world and it represents the head of whisky making at Suntory.
TASTING NOTES: HIBIKI 30 YEAR OLD – 43% ABV
Colour: Deep amber.
Nostril: Leather-based, raisin, prune, candy chestnut.
Palate: Brown sugar, dried fig, apricot jam, cedar and ache d’epices (gingerbread).
End: Extraordinarily wealthy, cinnamon and Mizunara (Japanese Oak)
ABOUT HIBIKI
The Hibiki model was launched to the world in 1989 and since then has been embraced because the paragon of The Artwork of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and other people. It isn’t solely Japan’s most extremely awarded blended whisky, but additionally among the many most prestigious and honored whiskies on the planet. Hibiki is a harmonious mix of varied malt and grain whiskies from Home of Suntory Whisky’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. This delicate mix creates a oneness unfolding a full orchestra of flavors and aromas. As we speak Hibiki is without doubt one of the most awarded blends on the planet. For extra data on Hibiki model, go to https://whisky.suntory.com/en/na/merchandise/hibiki.
ABOUT HOUSE OF SUNTORY
Since 1923, Suntory has been famend because the pioneer of Japanese Whisky for its Home of Grasp Blenders and for his or her Artwork of Mixing. Founder Shinjiro Torii constructed Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii’s son and Suntory’s second Grasp Blender, Keizo Saji, who continued to ascertain distilleries together with the Hakushu distillery. Because the generations of Suntory’s grasp blenders keep it up, Suntory Whisky stays dedicated to heritage and innovation. The Home of Suntory has been named four-time Distiller of the 12 months on the Worldwide Spirits Problem in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014). Suntory Whiskies are refined, refined and complicated. The portfolio consists of two single malt whiskies: Yamazaki—Japan’s primary single malt, multi-layered and profound, and Hakushu—verdant, recent, and delicately smoky; and two blends: the noble mix, Hibiki—Japan’s most extremely awarded blended whisky and Suntory Whisky Toki. The Home of Suntory portfolio additionally gives Roku Japanese Gin and Haku Japanese Vodka. Created from Japanese elements by the grasp artisans on the Home of Suntory, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka symbolize the character and spirit of Japan.
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ABOUT BEAM SUNTORY
As a world chief in premium spirits, Beam Suntory conjures up human connections. Customers from all corners of the globe name for the corporate’s manufacturers, together with the long-lasting Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® bourbon manufacturers and Courvoisier® cognac, in addition to world famend premium manufacturers together with Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Trainer’s, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Membership® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks® Premium Cocktails.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world chief in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to type a brand new firm with a deep heritage, ardour for high quality, revolutionary spirit and imaginative and prescient of Rising for Good, which now consists of its transformative sustainability technique, Proof Constructive. Headquartered in New York Metropolis, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Restricted of Japan. For extra data on Beam Suntory, its manufacturers, and its dedication to social accountability, please go to www.beamsuntory.com
