Hibiki 17 Year Old
響 17年
About
A legendary Japanese blended whisky, discontinued in 2018 due to stock shortages. Winner of multiple World Whiskies Awards. Blended from whiskies aged at least 17 years from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita.
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Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of dried fruits, toffee, vanilla, plum, and a hint of smoky incense.
Rich and smooth with layers of dark honey, marmalade, beeswax, dark chocolate, and Mizunara oak spice.
Very long with elegant oak, dried fruit, and a gentle smokiness.
What People Are Saying
Japanese reviewers describe Hibiki 17 as the sweet spot in the discontinued range, combining elegance with complexity. Notes include ripe peach, apricot, Mizunara spice, and a silky texture. Many express regret at its discontinuation and treasure remaining bottles as investment pieces and special occasion pours.
「「廃盤となった響シリーズの中で最もバランスが良いと評価される一本。完熟した桃、杏、ミズナラのスパイス、シルクのような口当たり。廃盤を惜しむ声多数。残存ボトルは投資対象兼特別な日の一杯として珍重されている」」
Highly respected in the community as one of the best Hibiki expressions. Reddit reviewers who have tried it describe it as significantly better than Harmony, with more depth and complexity. The discontinuation and extreme rarity have made it a grail bottle. Those lucky enough to have tasted it often rank it among their all time favorites. Prices have climbed to $400+ making it increasingly out of reach for most enthusiasts.
Whiskybase rates this 89.65 out of 100 based on 591 community reviews. This discontinued expression is highly sought after for its seamless balance and refined mizunara oak influence.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
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