A look at Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Whiskey
This past October, Suntory released (previously unavailable in the US) Hibiki 12 Year Old blended Japanese Whiskey.
By taking a blend of over thirty aged Japanese whiskies, which are first aged in white oak casks and then moved to casks that were previously used to mature Umeshu Plum liquor, Suntory was able to create this very interesting and unique 12-year-old blended whisky.
Suntory Hibiki 12 slowly seduces you as you open the bottle, with hints of elegant sweetness. This aroma is merely a preview of what the depth that Hibiki holds once it hits your palate. As it opens up right away with mild cocoa, accompanied by notes of sea salt. Just as your palate starts to come to terms with these flavors the spirit introduces subtle hints of sweet mashed bananas, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Hibiki ends the show with a rock candy like sweet and soothing finish.
After experiencing the Hibiki 12 neat, we decided to add a splash of water which further allowed the spirit to come to life with additional notes of green tea and a sweet orange flavor showed themselves.
Whether tasted neat or with a splash of water, Suntory’s Hibiki 12 Year offering takes the palate on an amazing journey.
Final Score: 9/10
[...] This post was Twitted by SkyyVodka [...]