Description
The 2022 Suntory Hibiki Blossom Harmony Blended Whisky is a limited-edition Japanese whisky available for purchase from various online retailers. It is a blend of malt and grain whiskies finished in rare sakura (cherry blossom) casks, known for imparting distinct floral and spicy notes.
Tasting Notes:
The 2022 Suntory Hibiki Blossom Harmony is noted for its delicate and elegant flavor profile, resulting from its unique finishing in sakura wood casks. Whiskey Caviar
- Nose: Wafting floral scents of sakura blossom and fragrant olive, with hints of white peach, honey, vanilla, and rose petals.
- Palate: A smooth and silky mouthfeel with expanding fragrances, featuring notes of acacia honey, French pear, sweet plum, creamy malt, and a refined sweetness suggestive of sakura mochi.
- Finish: A long-lasting, rich, and brilliant aftertaste, with notes of sweet citrus and a gentle Mizunara warmth and spice.
Expert OpinionsReviewers and experts appreciate the 2022 Blossom Harmony for its unique and beautiful character, which stands out from the standard Hibiki Harmony expressions.
- A “beautiful whisky”: According to a review on 88 Bamboo, the whisky is beautiful in terms of both flavor and sentimental meaning, with the nose being a particular highlight.
- Balanced and Smooth: The blend is praised for its extremely smooth mouthfeel and well-balanced flavor profile, characteristic of the Hibiki brand’s “wa” (oneness) philosophy.
- Collectability: The annual limited-edition release makes each year’s bottle highly collectible for enthusiasts.
- A unique experience: Experts at Suntory note that the blend was created to offer a “Hibiki they had never experienced before – something unexpected, something surprising”.
Size: 750ml
Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
Origin: Osaka
Distillery: Suntory
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