Hibiki 21 Year Old
響 21年
About
The pinnacle of Suntory's blending art. Hibiki 21 is composed of meticulously selected whiskies aged at least 21 years. Extremely rare and highly coveted by collectors worldwide.
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Tasting Notes
Extremely complex with dried apricot, sandalwood, incense, dark caramel, and old oak.
Velvety smooth with layers of rich fruit cake, Mizunara oak, dark honey, old leather, and bitter chocolate.
Extraordinarily long and evolving, with waves of spice, dried fruit, and Mizunara sandalwood.
What People Are Saying
Amazon Japan reviewers describe this as the pinnacle of Japanese blending artistry, with extraordinary depth and complexity. Notes of sandalwood, incense, dried fruits, and delicate floral elements create layers that evolve with every sip. Many consider it a special occasion whisky worth the premium price.
「「日本のブレンディング芸術の頂点。白檀、お香、ドライフルーツ、繊細な花の香りが幾層にも重なり、一口ごとに表情を変える。特別な日にふさわしい逸品」」
Regarded as an iconic, bucket list Japanese whisky. Reddit reviewers describe it as "in another league" compared to Hibiki Harmony, with "the palate just standout" and calling it "a haiku rather than a sonnet" for its soft, delicate complexity. However, at $800 to $1000+ in the secondary market, threads asking "is it worth it at $999.99?" generate heated debate. Those who have tried it often say it started their love for whisky. The 24 faceted bottle design (representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese calendar) is universally admired. Extremely difficult to find at retail.
Whiskybase rates this 91.27 out of 100 based on 484 community reviews, consistently praised as one of the finest Japanese blended whiskies with extraordinary complexity and balance.
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