Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky
$89.00
Classification: Japanese Blended Whisky
Distillery: Suntory
Mashbill: Malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu and grain whisky from the Chita distillery
Age: NAS but rumor has it some of the juice could be up to 20 years old
Proof: 86
Hibiki Japanese Harmony is exactly what the name promises—a whisky that feels like everything’s playing nicely together, no raised voices, no awkward silences.
On the nose, it’s a citrus fruit basket with lemon zest, yuzu, and peaches all vying for attention, before floral notes and honey step in to smooth things over. Cedarwood, quince jelly, even a leafy note—it’s practically a Zen garden with snacks.
On the palate, it shows a little more weight—mead, ripe apples, sweet pears, then a crack of white pepper to wake you up. Oak comes forward, ushering in custard, burnt caramel, and coconut meringue. Think dessert cart at a very polite dinner party.
The finish is short to medium, sweet and cask-driven, with a gentle grain presence sneaking in like the last guest to leave.
Bottom line: Hibiki Harmony is stylish, approachable, and just refined enough to impress without being intimidating. It’s the whisky equivalent of someone who’s effortlessly well-dressed, but swears they “just threw this on.”
Availability: 6 in stock
