Palate: Given the distinctive nose, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect here. All told, a much nicer nose than I was expecting, and one that is a pleasure to return to in-between sips. ![]() The label mentions rosewater, which I can also imagine. You’ll laugh at me, but I also detect a hint of that cheap bubble gum that used to come with sport trading cards when I was a kid. Classic vanilla of course (consistent with oak aging). I get a definite whiff of pear, which is less common (although some might consider that to be over-ripe apple). Nose: What a pleasant surprise – rich with sweet fruit and floral aromas (most especially apples, bananas and orange blossoms). Since there are not a lot of reviews online yet for this particular expression, I thought I’d provide more detailed review-style tasting notes here: In the case of the Harmony, I understand they adding a small proportion of new whisky aged in Japanese Mizunara oak casks.īeing a big fan of the Hibiki 17 yo, it was with some trepidation that I opened the bottle of Hibiki Harmony that I manage to snag at the LCBO this week. Indeed, there are some limited examples where the opposite seems to be the case (Cardhu Amber Rock comes to mind). However, there is no a priori reason to assume that every NAS will be demonstrably worse than its age statement predecessor. There is much hang-wringing about this trend online, since it portends a general reduction in quality overall. Demand is far outstripping supply at this point time, it seems. While this is certainly the case for many Scottish single malts, it seems to be even more of an issue for Japanese whisky – given its relatively recent expansion into international markets. It is meant to replace the entry-level 12 yo expression, which is no longer available.ĭue to the widespread shortage of mature casks world-wide (thanks to whisky’s surging popularity), many distillers have had to discontinue their classic entry-level age expressions – or at least, greatly reduce their distribution. ![]() Indien u uw bestelling persoonlijk wilt komen ophalen, gelieve dat aan te geven tijdens de checkout bij 'Ophalen in de winkel'.Harmony is the name of the new NAS (no age statement) offering from Suntory for their premiere Hibiki line of blended whiskies. Al onze flessen zijn elders veilig en geconditioneerd opgeslagen. ![]() Wilt u het als cadeau versturen, selecteer dan 'Ja' bij het kopje 'Cadeaupapier' hierboven The bottle and case are in nearly perfect conditionĪ very rare, unique and hard-to-find Hibiki. Yes, included the original black luxury case and the booklet. Only 600 bottles have been made worldwide! Hibiki celebrates Japanese nature and the subtleties found in the 24 seasons of the traditional calendar, reflected in the 24 facets of its bottle design."ĭuty Free Edition - HKDNP, China Duty Not Payed This bottle honors the artistry of Japanese culture and celebrates the fact that Hibiki is a harmony of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Not surprisingly therefore, they were ofter featured in festive costumes and special gifts offered to the Shogun. Suntory's specially designed bottle of Hibiki Japanese Harmony - Master's Select highlights the tradition Japanese symbols of the Sakura flower, (cherry blossom), Goshoguruma (royal carriage) and Ryusuimon (streaming water).ĭuring Japan's Edo period (1603-1868), these were regarded as the symbols of prosperity and good fortune. "Special edition design bottle - An epitome of Japanese Hospitality. Wij bieden u wereldwijd de beste prijs! Wij versturen ook wereldwijd.
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