Buy Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky Online

Buy Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky Online from KL Wine Merchants. Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky blends over 30 unique whiskies from both Yamazaki and Hakushu Distilleries, including some that mature in previously used Umeshu casks, which cooper expertly for plum liqueur maturation. Osamu Abe, the manager of Yamazaki Distillery, emphasizes the importance of traditional craftsmanship in the cooperage process, stating, “We do all this by hand — the traditional way. We call this yagura — craftsmanship. You must watch and listen to how we make them. In Japan, we say ‘use all 5 senses.’ Of course, we learn from others, but our senses are key.”

After each whisky used to craft Hibiki Whisky matures for a minimum of 12 years (with some maturing as long as 30 years), the distillery brings the whisky to proof using pure Japanese spring water. Hibiki, which translates to “resonance” in English, echoes the unique environment in which the distillery produces and matures the whisky. The whisky presents an aroma of fruits, particularly pineapples and plums, with hints of honey and custard. This aroma gives way to a soft, mellow flavor profile featuring notes of caramel, honeyed oak, and apricots. The elegant and complex finish offers touches of spicy wood, dried fruits, and sour candy.

Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, where judges honored it as “Best in Class.” Additionally, it received a score of 93 points from the Beverage Testing Institute.

Each bottle of Hibiki 12 Year Old Whisky features 24 facets that represent the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar.

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