Is Hibiki 12 year discontinued?
Hibiki 12 was discontinued in 2015, so despite its status as the youngest of the line’s age-statement collection, it’s no easier to track down than its older siblings.
Is Hibiki still available?
Starting from September 2018 the Hibiki 17 will gradually be removed from the core range, and production will stop. A pour of the world-renowned Japanese blend, Hibiki 17. Hibiki whisky is one of the most popular premium blended ranges to come out of Japan.
Why is Hibiki 12 discontinued?
“In the meantime, due to supply constraints of certain aged whiskies, Hibiki 17 Year Old and Hakushu 12 Year Old will be discontinued in markets at some point after this year, and will have limited availability in the next few years.” Suntory Holdings apologised to whisky fans for the temporary discontinuation.
Is Hibiki 21 rare?
It’s even won the World’s Best Blended Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards a handful of times. But all the hype has come with a price. As with most of Suntory’s elite whiskies, Hibiki 21 is now rare due to overwhelming demand.
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).
Do you drink hibiki with ice?
Tips for enhancing your drinking pleasure. The highball is a refreshing whisky drink, and the secret is not to overstir it so it doesn’t lose its fizz. Also recommended is highball without ice, which lets you savor the whisky’s flavor and sweetness more. Be sure to properly chill the glass, whisky, and soda first.
How much does hibiki cost in Japan?
The suggested retail price of Hibiki 21 (700ml) in Japan is 32,000 yen. This is roughly $246.
Where is Hibiki whiskey made?
Japan
Hibiki (Japanese: 響) (meaning “resonance” or “echo”) is a premium blended whisky produced in Japan by Beam Suntory (a subsidiary of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd, which itself is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan). It is a premium-category product, and has won several awards.