{"product_id":"hibiki-japanese-harmony-whisky","title":"Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHibiki is a signature blended whisky brand launched in 1989 by Suntory to capture the art of harmony in whisky. The name “Hibiki” means “resonance” or “echo” in Japanese. Over decades, Hibiki became one of Japan’s most celebrated whisky lines, with expressions such as 12, 17, 21, and 30 years. As stocks of older whisky matured and availability shifted, Suntory introduced the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Harmony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as a No Age Statement (NAS) blend to represent the core style of Hibiki in an enduring format.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony is crafted by the Suntory blending team under the direction of chief blender(s). Their philosophy centers on balance, subtlety, and harmony: to blend multiple malt and grain whiskies such that no element overpowers another, but all contribute to a cohesive whole. The blend is purposefully designed to reflect Japanese aesthetics of refinement and interwoven complexity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHibiki Harmony combines malt whiskies from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamazaki and Hakushu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e distilleries and grain whisky from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChita\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The water used is from springs and aquifers local to these distilleries—prized for purity and mineral character. Yeast strains are proprietary to Suntory and used across their operations to support consistent fermentation profiles.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach component whisky is distilled in copper pot stills (for the malts) or appropriate grain stills, following Suntory’s rigorous cut protocols. While details of each component’s distillation are proprietary, the goal is to preserve aromatic esters, clean spirit, and subtle phenols. The multiple spirit styles feed into the blend.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHibiki Harmony is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Age Statement (NAS)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e blend, but the whiskies included are aged and drawn from mature stocks. The blend includes whiskies matured in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efive different cask types\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: American white oak (bourbon barrels), sherry casks, and rare \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMizunara oak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Japanese oak) casks, among others. These casks contribute layered influences—fruit, spice, incense—from their different wood species.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rose, lychee, hints of rosemary, mature wood, sandalwood.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate, balanced orange and pear fruit, gentle oak, smooth texture.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Subtle and tender, lingering with a touch of Mizunara incense, wood spice, and fruit notes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs elegantly with Japanese cuisine: sashimi, sushi, lightly grilled fish, white miso dishes, or delicate desserts like honeyed fruit or white chocolate. Its balance allows it to work both with savory and subtly sweet preparations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or with a few drops of water to open its layers. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass to concentrate aromas. Serving temperature around \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18-20 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is ideal. It is also suitable for a highball (whisky + soda) or on a single large ice sphere (“marugori”) to slowly chill.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, Hibiki Harmony is stable. Store upright in a cool, dark place (≈ 15-20 °C). Being a blend with NAS, it is not intended for further aging in bottle; its profile is best enjoyed in its initial years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlended whisky (malt + grain). The precise proportions (mash bills) are proprietary and not publicly disclosed.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e43 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922276729046,"sku":null,"price":938.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/HibikiJapaneseHarmonyWhisky.png?v=1773668133","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/hibiki-japanese-harmony-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}