After a period of trial and error, Fukuyo found that the grain whiskies finished in the Sakura cask best elevated the overall balance. It is this special relationship ? harmony ? that inspired me to create this blend.”Īchieving the right balance and orchestration proved to be a great challenge from the start since the Sakura cask is one with strong character that can easily become overbearing. Hibiki Blossom Harmonycaptures this joyful spirit by blending a rare selection of whiskies finished in Sakura wood casks with diverse matured malt and grain. “There have been many experiments with malt and grain whisky components, and we found that there was a special alchemy between the grain whiskies and the Sakura cask. After much trial and error, we found that the grain whiskies finished in the Sakura cask best elevated the overall balance as a Blossoming Harmony slowly.
“I have been mesmerized by the Sakura cask for the last five years now due to its symbolism, but also because of its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy aroma and flavor notes,” says Fukuyo. Dekanta 2019 On the nose it brings ripe banana, candied chestnuts, cinnamon and hints of pine. As well First triple cask finish whisky in the world, first matured in Oak and aged second time in Cedar and later in Sakura casks. The Sakura cask was one that intrigued Fifth Generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo. Kamiki Sakura First whisky brand in the world with Japanese Sakura Tree and Cedar cask finish. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what Japanese Whisky can be, the House of Suntory continues to explore and experiment with various wood types. Hibiki Blossom Harmony Blended Whisky Japan Avg Price (ex-tax) 572 / 750ml Vintage notes: Kanzen or complete, Hibiki Whisky is a harmonious blend of. Hibiki is a harmonious blend of various malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries. Hibiki Blossom Harmonycaptures this joyful spirit by blending a rare selection of whiskies finished in Sakura wood casks with diverse matured malt and grain whiskies to create this particular Hibiki. As expected, its smooth, gentle and moreish, with the light fruits and creaminess of Hibiki whisky merging seamlessly with the gentle floral tones and. Details 700ml: 43alc Region: Osaka Cask Type: Bourbon/Sakura wood Bottler: Suntory Bottled: 2021 Release Date: May 25th 2021. By using the purest water from the mountains, distilling at high altitudes, and ageing it in indigenous wood, a distinct spirit is created. The Suntory Hibiki ‘Blossom Harmony’ 2021 blend is a marriage of single malts aged in Bourbon casks with the Chita grain being the Sakura aged whisky in the union. The Japanese place value on nature and the same is reflected in its whiskey-making process. Sakura Blossomseason in early spring has always been an occasion for celebration in Japan, with many gathering around the beautiful flowering Sakura trees that inspire the Japanese to appreciate life as it blooms. Drier and smokier, the delicate Japanese whiskey is the result of perfectionism and attention to detail.
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