About this whisky

Hibiki means 'resonance', and this blend is The House of Suntory's idea of harmony in a glass. More than ten malt and grain whiskies are drawn from Suntory's three distilleries: Yamazaki near Kyoto, Hakushu in the forested Southern Japanese Alps and Chita on the coast near Nagoya. They are aged in five different cask types, including rare Japanese Mizunara oak, and brought together by Suntory's blenders. The House of Suntory launched it in India at the end of 2019. The famous bottle has 24 facets, one for each season of the old Japanese lunar calendar.

The nose is delicate and floral, with rose, lychee and a hint of rosemary over mature wood and sandalwood. On the palate there is honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate, and the finish is subtle and long, with a gentle touch of Mizunara. It is refined enough to sip slowly, and light enough for a Japanese-style highball. For corporate gifting, wedding presents or a host who appreciates design, it is a bottle that always makes an impression.

Key facts

• Blends more than ten malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries
• Aged in five different cask types, including Japanese Mizunara oak
• The 24-faceted bottle represents the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar
• Bottled at 43%

Tasting notes

Nose:

Rose, lychee and a hint of rosemary over mature wood and sandalwood

Palate:

Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate

Finish:

Subtle and long, with a hint of Mizunara oak

Serve

Neat or with a little chilled water; for a Japanese highball, pour 45 ml over plenty of ice in a chilled tall glass, top with chilled soda, stir gently once and add a twist of orange peel.

Food pairing

Lovely with sushi and sashimi, or with lightly spiced Bengali dishes such as steamed bhetki paturi or a delicate chingri bhapa.