Review - Hibiki Suntory Japanese Harmony
Photo Credit: Matt
Rating 3 Glasses
- Distillery: Suntory
- Years Aged: 10
- Proof: 86
- Price (USD): $ 64.99
- Availability: Widespread
Tasting Notes:
- Color & Consistency: Pale honey, thin with long legs
- Nose: Medicinal, floral, vanilla, hint of caramel and honey
- Taste: Delicious. Alcohol is right up in front and gets oaky and sweet
- Finish: Oaky and floral with a touch of smoke
- Conclusion: Not our favorite dram. Good but for the money hold off for Hibiki 12.
Mash bill consists of 75% malt & 25% corn which is a flip from the standard release and a blending of sherry, bourbon & wine casks probably wasn’t the best move. Definitely not worth the $60 as it doesn’t hold up to many other Japanese whiskys on the shelf hanging out in the same price range. Unless you are a Japanese whisky enthusiast we would steer you clear for sure.