Is Hibiki harmony discontinued?

Within the Hibiki line, only Japanese Harmony (the sole non-age statement Hibiki expression) remains at or near its listed retail price in the U.S. It’s a composite of Chita grain whisky and Yamazaki and Hakushu single malt whiskies, and though Suntory discloses no age information for the whiskies in the Harmony blend.

Is Hibiki Suntory Whisky good?

― One of the smoothest whiskies I have ever had. Amazingly crisp and clean with sweet notes. Suntory Hibiki Harmony which is carefully distilled at Suntory is adored for its oak, honey, orange zest and sweet chocolate flavor notes.

How do you drink Hibiki Suntory whiskey?

Suntory Whisky can be enjoyed in many different ways and here are a few recommended ways to drink.

1. highball.
2. neat.
3. on the rocks.
4. half rock.
5. whisky & Water.
6. hot whisky.

Is Hibiki harmony rare?

The rare Suntory release that can still be found at suggested retail price, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a refined blend of single malts from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whiskies from Chita Distillery.

Is Hibiki harmony worth the price?

WORTH THE PRICE: At $70 this isn’t a small hit to the wallet. That being said, if it’s for you, then it’s worth it all day long. It’s so well-rounded and complex that there’s something new to discover every time you crack it open.

Why is Suntory Hibiki so expensive?

Production had been hugely reined in and there wasn’t enough to meet demand. And when supply falls, demand isn’t the only thing to rise: prices do, too. So try as much Japanese whisky as you can! We think you’re in United Kingdom – Mainland (change) so we’re displaying prices which include VAT.

Is Hibiki harmony worth the money?

What is the smoothest Japanese whiskey?

Best Overall Japanese Whisky: Mars Iwai 45 Aged in ex-bourbon casks, it’s a smooth, mellow sipper that also works well in cocktails.

Do Japanese drink whiskey?

Relatively speaking, domestically made whisky is a very young drink in Japan and has been around for barely a century. Prior to its arrival, nihonshu (known in the West as sake) and shochu were the two most popular spirits made in Japan.

Why was hibiki discontinued?

In 2018, Suntory announced it was discontinuing its popular Hibiki 17-year-old bottling due to a lack of sufficiently aged spirit (although that discontinuation does not appear to have actually happened).

How long is hibiki harmony?

12 years
Age: 12 years. ABV: 43%. Price: $60 (where available). Hibiki Harmony – Distiller: Suntory.