{"product_id":"suntory-hibiki-30-year-old-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"Suntory Hibiki 30 Year Old Japanese Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHibiki 30 Year Old is the pinnacle of Suntory's celebrated Hibiki blended whisky, a harmony of malt and grain whiskies that have each matured for at least three decades. First released in 1997 and produced in only a few thousand hand-bottled units each year, it is one of the most coveted bottles in Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki, meaning resonance, is the House of Suntory's flagship blend. Its 24-faceted bottle reflects the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese calendar, a theme that runs through the whole range. The 30 Year Old reached the United States for the first time in 2022, in very limited quantities, and it remains an annual release that collectors wait for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is a select blend of Yamazaki malt whiskies aged 30 years and older, combined with mild grain whiskies that have also matured for at least 30 years. The broader Hibiki family draws on Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries, and the long-aged components give the 30 Year Old remarkable depth: rich dried fruit and sweet spice carried to a finish marked by Mizunara, the rare Japanese oak prized for its incense-like character. It is bottled at 43% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, raisin, prune and sweet chestnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, dried fig, apricot jam, cedar and gingerbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very rich, with cinnamon and Mizunara oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Blended Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiki 30 is best enjoyed neat, in a small nosing glass, so its layers of dried fruit and oak can unfold slowly. A single large, clear ice cube is a traditional Japanese way to serve it if you prefer it slightly cooler. It makes an extraordinary gift for a 30th anniversary or birthday, and a cornerstone bottle for any Japanese whisky collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hibiki 30 made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blend of Yamazaki malt whiskies aged 30 years and older with grain whiskies matured for at least 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was Hibiki 30 first released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHibiki 30 was first released in 1997 and arrived in the United States for the first time in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Hibiki 30 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 43% ABV, which is 86 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese \u0026amp; World Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963924807989,"sku":"VWS200431570","price":7397.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1634.webp?v=1793051825","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/suntory-hibiki-30-year-old-japanese-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}