ABV 43%
An excellent whisky, well put together.
Rob Allanson
Hibiki
Brand
Hibiki
Bottler
17 Years Old
Expression
Blended
Type
17
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A waxy quality with gentle notes of chocolate powder, smoke and some burnt oak. A little citrus as well.
Palate: Smooth, mellow. Red fruits and a caramel sugar sweetness to it.
Finish: Luxurious and a little bitter.
Comment: An excellent whisky, well put together.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Ripe soft and pillow like with hints of smoke and toasty wood.Citrus leaf, cocoa, cooked apricot, ripe banana, hazelnut giving a crunch.
Palate: Toffee sweetness stretches along the palate. Very clean and clear. Sweet with sultana, cherry.
Finish: Long and silky.
Comment: Relaxed and laid back. This is excellent blending.
Score: 8.5
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