Hibiki
7.8

Hibiki

Suntory

ABV 43%

Enjoyable if simplistic, the grain holds power here. An attractive session whisky.

Jim Murray

Specification

Hibiki

Brand

Suntory

Expression

Blended

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Light for all its colour-attractive green fresh grain with some caramel.

Palate: Lively. A deep grain middle on which the most delicate of malt notes hang. Firm, but deliciously sweet.

Finish: Chewy with a strong build up of oak, suggesting decent age.

Comment: Enjoyable if simplistic, the grain holds power here. An attractive session whisky.

Score: 7.8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Soft, rounded. Polished walnut.

Palate: Smooth, malty, honeyish, slightly syrupy.

Finish: Honeyish. A touch of orange.

Comment: Very easily drinkable. Well matured, as the label suggests. Enjoyable. Appetising. Slightly drier with a splash of water, but not too much. Too good for a mizuwari.

Score: 7.8

7.8
Overall Score

Wonders of Whisky

Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky