Hibiki 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky

Buy Hibiki 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky Online from KL Wine Merchants. Hibiki 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky blends over 30 unique whiskies from both Yamazaki and Hakushu Distilleries, including some matured in previously used Umeshu casks, which are specially coopered 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 17 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. Hibiki 17 presents an aroma of peaches, melons, apricots, and lemon leaves, leading to notes of black cherry, toffee vanilla, and oak on the palate. The finish is sweet and fruity, with a touch of lychee.

Hibiki 17 Year earned the Gold Medal at the International Spirits Competition in both 2012 and 2013. Additionally, it was named the “Best Japanese Blended Whisky” at the World Whiskies Awards.

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