Hibiki Blossom Harmony is a limited edition blended Japanese whisky from Suntory, released each year to celebrate the cherry blossom season in Japan. Part of the blend is finished in casks made from sakura wood, and it is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof). This bottle is the 2021 release, with "Bottled in 2021" printed on its label and box.
Hibiki is Suntory's flagship blended whisky and one of the most celebrated names in Japanese whisky. Its name means resonance, and each blend brings together malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries with grain whisky from Chita, the way an orchestra brings together many instruments into one sound.
For Blossom Harmony, Suntory's blenders finish grain whiskies in casks made from sakura, the Japanese cherry tree, before adding them to the blend. The sakura wood gives the whisky a gentle floral lift and a hint of spice, a liquid tribute to the brief, much-loved blossom season that marks the start of spring in Japan.
The 2021 bottling is the first year of Blossom Harmony, the release that started the series, and its box is decorated with red and gold cherry blossoms on a white ground.
Each year's bottling is made in limited quantities and dated on the label, which makes Blossom Harmony a favourite with collectors who keep one bottle from every year. It is equally a beautiful gift, from the sakura-pink label on the classic 24-faceted Hibiki decanter to the decorated gift box.
Japanese whisky has earned a worldwide reputation for balance and precision, and seasonal limited releases from Suntory are among the most sought-after bottles on the shelf.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Floral, with sakura and a hint of olive
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Palate: Acacia honey, French pear and a sweetness reminiscent of sakura mochi
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Finish: Long and rich
Specifications
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Producer: Suntory (Hibiki)
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Style: Blended Japanese whisky
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Edition: Blossom Harmony, bottled in 2021
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Grain whiskies finished in sakura wood casks; malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu, grain from Chita
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Origin: Japan
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat in a tulip glass to enjoy the floral nose, over a large ice cube, or as a highball with chilled soda water and a twist of lemon peel. It pairs beautifully with sushi, pear desserts or mochi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Blossom Harmony special?
Part of the blend is finished in casks made from sakura (Japanese cherry) wood.
Which year is this bottle?
It is the 2021 release, marked "Bottled in 2021" on the label.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.
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