Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky - An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels. Sadly, following the massive surge in popularity of Japanese whisky in the 2010s, this expression was discontinued by Suntory in 2015. Bottles have now become rare and collectible.
Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky - An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels. Sadly, following the massive surge in popularity of Japanese whisky in the 2010s, this expression was discontinued by Suntory in 2015. Bottles have now become rare and collectible.
Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky - An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels. Sadly, following the massive surge in popularity of Japanese whisky in the 2010s, this expression was discontinued by Suntory in 2015. Bottles have now become rare and collectible.
Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky - An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels. Sadly, following the massive surge in popularity of Japanese whisky in the 2010s, this expression was discontinued by Suntory in 2015. Bottles have now become rare and collectible.
Last updated at 01/24/2026 01:36:15
originally posted on frootbat.com
I've yet to attempt Chita (Suntory's grain whisky) all alone however this whisky has gotten me inquisitive. The plum wine notes are promptly recognizable and are joined by the pleasantness of the corn in Chita's mashbill just as some banana apricot and pineapple notes from the single malts. Stephanie is certainly option to call attention to a raw note (I get sugared doughnuts) and in case you're mindful you'll locate the smallest dash of smoke. These notes bring through into the sense of taste which has a genuinely waxy surface. This is one of the better mixes out there however costs are rapidly surpassing what it's worth given Suntory's low low supplies of matured whiskies (along these lines the Concordance). I decked it a star for this. Something else strong stuff.
originally posted on frootbat.com
Disclaimer: this is both my first Hakushu and my first japanese whisky. Originating from tastings of Talisker Lagavulin Laphroig and other incredible single malt scotchs I discover Hibiki 12 a mistake. The value drove me to have elevated requirements that didn't met with the profile I was searching for in the wake of drinking other incredible whiskies. One thing that stroke me promptly was the absence of evident refinement. It had a profile nearer to 20/30 whiskies not what I had at the top of the priority list for this. Wrapped up it's acceptable. Only excessively far ahead from the desires made by the cost. This is the most costly whisky I've at any point had and a long way from being the best.
originally posted on frootbat.com
Had a vertical Hibiki tasting: Some dazzling 1.5oz pours of Concordance ($10) multi year ($22.50) and the multi year ($75). Best an incentive for cash winds up setting off to the 12. I didn't care for Agreement (63/100) and the 21 (audit forthcoming) didn't add a lot to legitimize being 3x the cost. NOSE: Sherry not sherry! There is such a particular Asian plum on the button as a result of some Asian craftiness! This was mostly developed in containers that once held plum liquer. Orange jelly. Squeezed apple. Botanical in this way in light of the fact that its Japanese cherry blooms. Obviously isn't that so? Terroir exists. Its not a property of the soul its a property of our brains. Sense of taste: So delicate. Its like eating a cushion. Contrasting this with the ... MoreHad a vertical Hibiki tasting: Some dazzling 1.5oz pours of Concordance ($10) multi year ($22.50) and the multi year ($75). Best an incentive for cash winds up setting off to the 12. I didn't care for Agreement (63/100) and the 21 (audit forthcoming) didn't add a lot to legitimize being 3x the cost. NOSE: Sherry not sherry! There is such a particular Asian plum on the button as a result of some Asian craftiness! This was mostly developed in containers that once held plum liquer. Orange jelly. Squeezed apple. Botanical in this way in light of the fact that its Japanese cherry blooms. Obviously isn't that so? Terroir exists. Its not a property of the soul its a property of our brains. Sense of taste: So delicate. Its like eating a cushion. Contrasting this with the Concordance features the distinction between a bourbon thats unpretentious (the 12) and a bourbon thats missing (Congruity). Plums oranges apples and blossom petals are again on the bleeding edge however greatly offset with oak vanilla and nectar. Hotness inclines towards cinnamon yet is slight. You can tell the grain segments are appropriately matured and include a decent spine. FINISH: Plums remain ready however never does it get overwhelming or become unwelcomed. Fruity pleasantness bit by bit turns into somewhat acrid and unpleasant; only a delicate bump to take another taste. I dont mind by any stretch of the imagination. Decision: Nothing truly jumps out of this measure. Its a pleasant scene as opposed to a convincing story. The cost for this before Yamazaki separated by 0 was $50-60. Twofold that? Fine perhaps still justified despite all the trouble. Fourfold that? No chance. Jugs are presently around $200 and I dont do contributing. I know for utilization purposes this isn't worth $200. Imprint: 82/100.
I've yet to attempt Chita (Suntory's grain whisky) all alone however this whisky has gotten me inquisitive. The plum wine notes are promptly recognizable and are joined by the pleasantness of the corn in Chita's mashbill just as some banana apricot and pineapple notes from the single malts. Stephanie is certainly option to call attention to a raw note (I get sugared doughnuts) and in case you're mindful you'll locate the smallest dash of smoke. These notes bring through into the sense of taste which has a genuinely waxy surface. This is one of the better mixes out there however costs are rapidly surpassing what it's worth given Suntory's low low supplies of matured whiskies (along these lines the Concordance). I decked it a star for this. Something else strong stuff.
Disclaimer: this is both my first Hakushu and my first japanese whisky. Originating from tastings of Talisker Lagavulin Laphroig and other incredible single malt scotchs I discover Hibiki 12 a mistake. The value drove me to have elevated requirements that didn't met with the profile I was searching for in the wake of drinking other incredible whiskies. One thing that stroke me promptly was the absence of evident refinement. It had a profile nearer to 20/30 whiskies not what I had at the top of the priority list for this. Wrapped up it's acceptable. Only excessively far ahead from the desires made by the cost. This is the most costly whisky I've at any point had and a long way from being the best.
Had a vertical Hibiki tasting: Some dazzling 1.5oz pours of Concordance ($10) multi year ($22.50) and the multi year ($75). Best an incentive for cash winds up setting off to the 12. I didn't care for Agreement (63/100) and the 21 (audit forthcoming) didn't add a lot to legitimize being 3x the cost. NOSE: Sherry not sherry! There is such a particular Asian plum on the button as a result of some Asian craftiness! This was mostly developed in containers that once held plum liquer. Orange jelly. Squeezed apple. Botanical in this way in light of the fact that its Japanese cherry blooms. Obviously isn't that so? Terroir exists. Its not a property of the soul its a property of our brains. Sense of taste: So delicate. Its like eating a cushion. Contrasting this with the ... MoreHad a vertical Hibiki tasting: Some dazzling 1.5oz pours of Concordance ($10) multi year ($22.50) and the multi year ($75). Best an incentive for cash winds up setting off to the 12. I didn't care for Agreement (63/100) and the 21 (audit forthcoming) didn't add a lot to legitimize being 3x the cost. NOSE: Sherry not sherry! There is such a particular Asian plum on the button as a result of some Asian craftiness! This was mostly developed in containers that once held plum liquer. Orange jelly. Squeezed apple. Botanical in this way in light of the fact that its Japanese cherry blooms. Obviously isn't that so? Terroir exists. Its not a property of the soul its a property of our brains. Sense of taste: So delicate. Its like eating a cushion. Contrasting this with the Concordance features the distinction between a bourbon thats unpretentious (the 12) and a bourbon thats missing (Congruity). Plums oranges apples and blossom petals are again on the bleeding edge however greatly offset with oak vanilla and nectar. Hotness inclines towards cinnamon yet is slight. You can tell the grain segments are appropriately matured and include a decent spine. FINISH: Plums remain ready however never does it get overwhelming or become unwelcomed. Fruity pleasantness bit by bit turns into somewhat acrid and unpleasant; only a delicate bump to take another taste. I dont mind by any stretch of the imagination. Decision: Nothing truly jumps out of this measure. Its a pleasant scene as opposed to a convincing story. The cost for this before Yamazaki separated by 0 was $50-60. Twofold that? Fine perhaps still justified despite all the trouble. Fourfold that? No chance. Jugs are presently around $200 and I dont do contributing. I know for utilization purposes this isn't worth $200. Imprint: 82/100.
I'm generally new to Japanese whisky. I had a flight one night with the 3 most mainstream ones (counting Yamazaki) and this one stood apart to me. Effectively drinkablesilky smooth with a sweet caramel completion. What's more I swear as I would prefer it's has a decent smokyness that makes it tast a great deal like scotch than some other (non-scotch) whisky I've tastes up until now. Beautyful jug as well. While I outrageously like this Japanese whisky $65 is excessive to pay for it however.
Nose: flower and sweet. Caramel with blossoms herbs and wood. Tangerines and oranges are in the blend too. Rich nose I likely didn't get even 50% of the aromas. Taste: The nose made loads of guarantees and the taste doesn't allow you to down: rich and flexible. Overwhelming notes of tangerine blended in with light flavors. Caramel malt and oak with peppers. Finish: Pleasantly long get done with caramel gradually dissipating and being supplanted with citrus and different organic products. Easily consuming zesty get done with green peppercorn and traces of vanilla. Equalization: Extremely rich measure that just continues improving at each progression of the tasting.
I will begin by saying I truly like this bourbon. Be that as it may I think the publicity encompassing Japanese bourbon has set me up for desires that this measure didn't satisfy. Prior to this I've had the Hibiki Amicability. I'll concede that it took me an a large portion of a container to value its nuances and now I love it. I figured the multi year would be a stage above however it's definitely not. It's smooth sweet and has a decent mouth feel yet as I would like to think not so extraordinary. Vanilla on the button. The bed is organic product forward with plum and toffee and a tad bit of that Japanese oak. Finish is quite long with raisin and more Minzunara (Japanese Oak) and a not too bad portion of cook's flavor. Still a decent bourbon just not worth the $100 tag
Nose-ginger soft bananas butterscotch vanilla Sense of taste bananas caramel ginger flavor light smoke vanilla butterscotch Finish-medium rich get done with notes of butterscotch and light smoke Incredibly pleasant by and large. Phenomenal nose coordinating sense of taste and a completion that is sufficiently acceptable. Could be longer however the banana on the button and sense of taste is truly tempting to me. I wish I could discover this on racks yet shockingly since its ceased I wont be seeing another. Would be an ideal ~$80 consumer.
I discovered this an intriguing measure. I would say you take a sip...mull over the flavors...swallow and afterward experience the completion. The hibachi I attempted was a straight encounter. The underlying taste/experience was precisely the same as the taste/understanding of the completion. I don't state this bad it was only a fascinating difference in pace I would do once more. Nose was like a scotch simply inadequate with regards to the peat smell. Taste was smooth semi-sweet. Rich. Fruity hints.
I accept the 12 has been generally supplanted by the NAS Congruity" version. It will be more earnestly to discover. That being stated this is one of my most loved whiskys. This is a lot of a strong grain scotch with some genuine natural product hints. The plum on the button is thick and a solid tangerine on the taste. It has an incredible thickness and weight to it in the mouth. It additionally comes in perhaps the coolest container around. This utilization to be had for 70$. Not certain what it would run today in the event that I could discover a jug however it presumably has acknowledged a lot as most Japanese whisky have in the course of the most recent 5 years. It's an easy decision snatch in the event that you should discover a container at the correct cost."
Fruity on the button (not secure with plum; increasingly like apples/oranges) with traces of scones a sweet nuttiness and home grown tea. On the off chance that you like chamomile... get ready to be POW Blast POOM! Adam West's Batman-style. The botanical profile meets nectar is magnificent. I chased this container on the web and overpaid for it. $130 USD. Insane of me? Perhaps. In any case at any rate it's a flavorful measure. Slainte!
