Suntory Hibiki

Japanese Whisky

Most recent reviews of 18:

Tasting notes by hunggar on 2nd Apr 2013
This is how to use grain in a blend 81/100

Tasting notes by Rantavahti on 14th Feb 2013
Not at all Lost In Translation 87/100

Average rating

88

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - This is how to use grain in a blend

    By hunggar on 2nd Apr 20132013-04-02T17:52:00

    81

    I haven’t tried much in the way of Japanese whiskies. This will be my first review of one. In keeping with the blend kick I’ve been on lately, I figured I’d start off with the Hibiki 12. Admittedly, the… read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - Not at all Lost In Translation

    By Rantavahti on 14th Feb 20132013-02-14T11:22:00

    87

    Unlike the Hakushu, Suntory Hibiki was not part of the movie Lost In Translation. After I tasted the Hibiki 12 year old, nothing needed to be translated for me anyway. But it has similarities with the … read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - Smooth operator in expensive kimono

    By NilsG on 23rd Oct 20122012-10-23T14:03:00

    80

    I have only truly appreciated whisky for a very short time span when writing this review, so read it with a fistful of salt. "Hibiki" is the noun form of the verb "Hibiku" which means to reverberate/… read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - Wonderfully crafted elixir.

    By Eirikur on 12th Aug 20122012-08-12T02:27:00

    95

    I didnt expect much when I pulled the cork .. but after a moment I realized this wasnt the standard blended whisky. What a lovely soft aroma of craftsmanship and hard work that agreeted me. Everything … read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 17 years old - Whisky Friends From Queensland 4!

    By SquidgyAsh on 19th Jul 20122012-07-19T14:44:00

    80

    My friend who lives in Queensland Australia, Systemdown, and I decided to trade some whisky samples recently. It allowed us to try more whiskies for less cash in order to discover more whiskies that we… read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 17 years old - A noble dram for all seasons

    By Pierre_W on 27th May 20122012-05-27T07:43:00

    85

    Hibiki is a mix of different malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries as well as of grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The nose is quite floral, with plenty of vanilla, a hint of … read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - A trip to Japan

    By apachearrow on 23rd May 20122012-05-23T23:47:00

    89

    I have finally got around to reviewing this one. I've had this bottle open for several months and have greatly enjoyed every drop thus far. This is the first Japanese whisky I've purchased and am very … read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - Turning Japanese

    By talexander on 6th Mar 20122012-03-06T01:20:00

    90

    It pays to make the effort to keep up a good friendship with your lawyer ex-wife who enjoys shopping trips to NYC. She happily acted as my whisky mule, bringing back this bottle, which is unavailable in… read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 17 years old - A great Japanese blend

    By tabarakRazvi on 15th Feb 20122012-02-15T06:19:00

    88

    The nose is very sweet and floral. Honey and lavender on the nose. Extremely sweet and scented. On a second sniff I got a smattering of nutty almonds. There is a hint of cereal in there some where. The… read more

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  • Suntory Hibiki 12 Year old - What a great luxury Whisky

    By mattberg on 21st Jan 20122012-01-21T02:05:00

    88

    Curiously, I bought and tried the 17yo first and was smitten by it... decided to buy the 12yo, took a few glasses and left it for a month and have now revisited.. Could well be better than the 17yo... I… read more

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