Japanese Blended
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Ultra Rare
43.0% ABV
17 Year Old
Unpeated
Technical Specification
DistillerySuntory Yamazaki
CountryJapan / Osaka
CategoryJapanese Blended
Age17 Year Old
ABV43.0%
Peat LevelUnpeated
Release Typecore
Cask Composition40% ex-bourbon (refill fill) + 40% ex-sherry (refill fill) + 20% ex-plum-wine (refill fill)
Distillationdouble
Chill FilteredNo
Colour AddedNo
Tasting Notes
Nose
Dried apricot, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, subtle oak
Palate
Complex, aged fruit, sandalwood, honey, subtle wood
Finish
Very long, silky, elegant
Texture
Full, refined, luxurious
Signature Markers
Discontinued 2017 due to inventory shortage. One of world's most awarded.
Serving: Neat only
Investment Profile
Disclosure Score
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Scarcity
Ultra Rare
Discontinued. MSRP $200 when available. Secondary $500-1500+.
Risk: Discontinued, counterfeits emerging
Value Drivers: Discontinued, pre-shortage vintage, Suntory prestige
