Suntory

Hibiki 17 Years Old Blended Whisky

9.3100 ratings
9.519 pro ratings
Osaka, Japan
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

Typically focused as one would expect from a top Japanese whisky, and with a touch of sweetness that is more Bourbon like. The 17 year Hibiki is inviting and complex, with numerous elements revealed through the long finish.

Typically focused as one would expect from a top Japanese whisky, and with a touch of sweetness that is more Bourbon like. The 17 year Hibiki is inviting and complex, with numerous elements revealed through the long finish.

Feb 18th, 2018
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Toffee, toast almond, mocha, hint of orange peel on the nose. Very oily mouthfeel, quite bitter, preserved fruit, herb and sweet toasted almond on the palate. Long and soothing finish.

Toffee, toast almond, mocha, hint of orange peel on the nose. Very oily mouthfeel, quite bitter, preserved fruit, herb and sweet toasted almond on the palate. Long and soothing finish.

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2016
Antonio Gianola

Crazy good. Super fruity

Crazy good. Super fruity

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2016
Ryan Stewart

Golden Amber with pronounced legs. On the nose, malt, ale, dried apricots, and floral notes. Rich, creamy mouth coating body with additional back palate aromas of cigar box, toasted oak, caramel, hints of peat, and even whoppers, minus the chocolate of course. Long finish. An exceptional blend!

Golden Amber with pronounced legs. On the nose, malt, ale, dried apricots, and floral notes. Rich, creamy mouth coating body with additional back palate aromas of cigar box, toasted oak, caramel, hints of peat, and even whoppers, minus the chocolate of course. Long finish. An exceptional blend!

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2016
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.6

Great balance and smoothness. Savouriness. Delicious.

Great balance and smoothness. Savouriness. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2015
Ryan Foss

Really strong showing

Really strong showing

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2015
Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.8

Light and delicate with a long, long finish with a touch a pete.

Light and delicate with a long, long finish with a touch a pete.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2013
Robert McCall

Smooth and quite extraordinary!

Smooth and quite extraordinary!

Nov 25th, 2016
Maxence Guilluy

Smoot and light!

Smoot and light!

Sep 27th, 2014
Norman

Wow. I don’t recall liking this as much when I cracked the bottle but this is singing tonight.

Wow. I don’t recall liking this as much when I cracked the bottle but this is singing tonight.

Nov 27th, 2022