11 Apr Whisky Wednesday: Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master’s Select

This week we feature a limited release blended whisky from the now (hopefully?) familiar label Hibiki by Suntory Whisky.

Whisky: Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master’s Select
Distiller: Suntory Whisky
Country: Japan
Type: Blended whisky
ABV: 43%

Colour (what does it look like?):
Amber

Nose (what does it smell like?):
Plum, syrup, roses, sweet wood

Palate (what does it taste and feel like?):
Orange marmalade, dark chocolate, a slight bitterness

Finish (how does the flavour finish on the palate?):
Sweetness, subtle spices and wood

Background

Released not long after the no-age statement Hibiki Japanese Harmony, the Master’s Select expression of Hibiki Japanese Harmony is exclusive to travel retail (read: duty free) – but luckily for you, we’ve got it in stock for your tasting delight!

The Master’s Select is a blend of more than ten malt and grain whiskies which are aged in five different types of casks from the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. It was developed by Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo and its production overseen by the third generation master blender and great-grandson of Suntory founder, Shingo Torii.

With sweet sherry notes, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master’s Select is described as a delicate harmonious expression that is subtle and complex.

“Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master’s Select is an unprecedented exclusive blend, the first in travel retail. The demand for Japanese whisky is consistently increasing and the launch allows us to make this globally acclaimed whisky accessible to a wider audience,” said Beam Suntory Global Travel Retail marketing director, Michael Cockram.

Best drinking

Neat or on an ice ball

What do you think?

Leave a comment with your thoughts on Suntory’s Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master’s Select – or come try it at Tokyo Bird tonight! Mention #WhiskyWednesdays to get free bar snacks with your Whisky of the Week (Wednesdays only).