{"title":"HIBIKI — BRAND","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;style\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container{\u003cbr\u003e  --mw-accent: #D9B372;   \/* metallic foil — gold-leaf label *\/\u003cbr\u003e  --mw-glow:   #C83B17;   \/* power color — vivid red whisky *\/\u003cbr\u003e  --mw-bg:     #0C0805;   \/* deep lowlight — near-black *\/\u003cbr\u003e  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\u003cbr\u003e  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\u003cbr\u003e  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\u003cbr\u003e}\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\u003cbr\u003e  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\u003cbr\u003e  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\u003cbr\u003e  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\u003cbr\u003e  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\u003cbr\u003e  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-card-img{ width:100%; height:auto; aspect-ratio:16\/9; object-fit:cover; \u003cbr\u003e  border-radius:2px; margin-bottom:18px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\u003cbr\u003e  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:50%; color:var(--mw-accent);\u003cbr\u003e  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\u003cbr\u003e  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\u003cbr\u003e  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\u003cbr\u003e  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\u003cbr\u003e.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\u003cbr\u003e@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;\/style\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;div class=\"mw-master-container\"\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u0026lt;div class=\"speakable\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Hibiki is the House of Suntory's flagship blend — launched in 1989, its name meaning \"resonance,\" and built from more than ten malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. It's as known for its 24-faceted decanter, one facet per micro-season of the Japanese calendar, as for the blending behind it. Layered, floral and precise, with mizunara and even plum-cask whiskies in the mix, Hibiki is Japan's most awarded blend. This page gathers the Hibiki expressions in the vault, from Japanese Harmony to the aged 17, 21 and 30.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u0026lt;span class=\"mw-h3\"\u0026gt;The Blend\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;div class=\"mw-info-box\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The House of Suntory's \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;flagship blended whisky\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; — launched \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;1989\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; for Suntory's 90th anniversary.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\"Hibiki\" means resonance\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, or harmony.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A blend of \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;10+ malt and grain whiskies\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Matured across \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;five cask types\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, including American oak, sherry, mizunara and plum-liqueur (umeshu) casks.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;24-faceted decanter\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; stands for the 24 micro-seasons of the old Japanese calendar; the neck wears Kokimurasaki purple, once reserved for nobility; the label is washi paper.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Hibiki 21\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; has been named World's Best Blended Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards (2010, 2011, 2013, 2016).\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u0026lt;div class=\"mw-grid\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"mw-card\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;img src=\"https:\/\/house.suntory.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/original\/public\/2023-10\/Yamazaki_Distillery_Gallery_Image_4_0.jpg.webp?itok=8f_BnURG\" alt=\"The traditional copper pot stills operating inside the historic Yamazaki Distillery near Kyoto\" class=\"mw-card-img\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;span class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u0026gt;The Founder's Vision\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;div style=\"margin-top:15px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Shinjiro Torii set out to make a whisky for the Japanese palate rather than a copy of Scotch. In 1923 he built the Yamazaki Distillery at the foot of Mt. Tenno near Kyoto, where three rivers meet and a misty climate and soft water suit slow maturation — a site so prized that a 16th-century tea master had built his teahouse there. Torii's first whisky struggled, but he kept refining, and Yamazaki became the foundation of an entire national category.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"mw-card\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;img src=\"https:\/\/house.suntory.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/original\/public\/2023-10\/Hakushu_Distillery_Gallery_Large_Image.jpg.webp?itok=VyyFy211\" alt=\"The remote Hakushu Distillery nestled deep within the forested Southern Japanese Alps\" class=\"mw-card-img\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;span class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u0026gt;The Art of Blending\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:15px;\"\u0026gt;Suntory's craft has stayed in one lineage: founder Shinjiro Torii, his son Keizo Saji, and grandson Shingo Torii, with chief blender Shinji Fukuyo carrying the work forward. They draw on three distilleries — the malt distilleries Yamazaki and Hakushu and the Chita grain distillery — and a wide range of cask types, including the Japanese Mizunara oak that gives Suntory whisky its signature sandalwood and incense notes. That blending tradition is what Hibiki was created to showcase.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u0026lt;details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;summary\u0026gt;The Expressions\u0026lt;\/summary\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"details-content\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:6px; margin-top:0;\"\u0026gt;The Hibiki range in the vault — we link each expression as it reaches the vault:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;table class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;tbody\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u0026gt;Core\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\"[PASTE_HIBIKI_HARMONY_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Hibiki Japanese Harmony\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;No age statement; the core of the range (2015)\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u0026gt;Aged\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\"[PASTE_HIBIKI_12_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Hibiki 12 Year\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;Discontinued; the former entry release\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\"[PASTE_HIBIKI_17_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Hibiki 17 Year\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Lost in Translation\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; bottle (discontinued)\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\"[PASTE_HIBIKI_21_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Hibiki 21 Year\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;Multiple World's Best Blended Whisky titles\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\"[PASTE_HIBIKI_30_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Hibiki 30 Year\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;The gold-leaf label; deeply aged\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u0026gt;Limited\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e        \u0026lt;tr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\"[PASTE_HIBIKI_KACHOFUGETSU_URL]\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Hibiki \"Kacho Fugetsu\"\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;td\u0026gt;Hand-decorated floral release\u0026lt;\/td\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/tr\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;\/tbody\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/table\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u0026gt;Hibiki sits within the wider \u0026lt;a href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Japanese whisky\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt; collection, alongside its Suntory stablemates Yamazaki and Hakushu. For the wider category of blends it belongs to, see \u0026lt;a href=\"\/collections\/scotch\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;Scotch whisky\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;, or browse \u0026lt;a href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;our best sellers\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/details\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u0026lt;details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;summary\u0026gt;Collector Note\u0026lt;\/summary\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"details-content\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"margin:0;\"\u0026gt;Hibiki is among the most collected blends in the world. After Suntory paused the 17 in 2018 and global demand outran supply, the aged statements — 17, 21 and 30, plus the discontinued 12 — climbed steeply and became hard to find, and the gold-leaf 30 and the hand-decorated Kacho Fugetsu editions trade well above issue. Because the faceted decanter is so recognisable, authenticity matters: age, edition, fill level, the box and overall condition all shape what a bottle is worth.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/details\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u0026lt;details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;summary\u0026gt;How Hibiki Is Blended\u0026lt;\/summary\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"details-content\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"margin:0;\"\u0026gt;Hibiki starts with components from three Suntory distilleries: malt from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain whisky from Chita. More than ten of these are selected and married in careful proportion, then drawn from a wide range of casks — American oak, Spanish sherry, Japanese mizunara, and barrels that once aged Suntory's own plum liqueur. Each cask plays a part: mizunara for incense and sandalwood, the plum casks for soft floral fruit. The blender's work is to balance them so no single element dominates — the resonance the name describes — which is why Hibiki reads as layered and seamless rather than as any one whisky.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;summary\u0026gt;Authentication \u0026amp;amp; Vault Preservation\u0026lt;\/summary\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"details-content\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"margin:0;\"\u0026gt;Every Hibiki bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u0026lt;a href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;the checks behind every bottle\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;a href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;the vault and our concierge service\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;, and \u0026lt;a href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u0026gt;how we source and ship\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;details\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;summary\u0026gt;Frequently Asked Questions\u0026lt;\/summary\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;div class=\"details-content\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What is Hibiki whisky?\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Hibiki is the House of Suntory's flagship blended Japanese whisky, launched in 1989 for Suntory's 90th anniversary. The name means \"resonance,\" and the blend draws on more than ten malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries, married across several cask types — including Japanese mizunara and casks that once held plum liqueur. It's bottled in the distinctive 24-faceted decanter, whose facets stand for the 24 micro-seasons of the old Japanese calendar.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e      \u0026lt;p style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What are the different Hibiki expressions?\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;The core of the range today is Hibiki Japanese Harmony, a no-age-statement blend introduced in 2015 that became the entry point after the 12 Year was discontinued. Above it sit the aged releases — the 17, 21 and 30 Year — which have grown scarce as demand outran supply. The Hibiki 21 has been named World's Best Blended Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards more than once. Suntory also issues limited \"Kacho Fugetsu\" editions in hand-decorated bottles. Specific ages and bottlings vary, so check each product page.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e    \u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e  \u0026lt;\/details\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;\/div\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;script type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e{\u003cbr\u003e  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\u003cbr\u003e  \"@graph\": [\u003cbr\u003e    {\u003cbr\u003e      \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\u003cbr\u003e      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/hibiki#collectionpage\",\u003cbr\u003e      \"name\": \"Hibiki\",\u003cbr\u003e      \"description\": \"Hibiki — blended Japanese whisky from the House of Suntory, launched in 1989 for Suntory's 90th anniversary. 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The name means \\\"resonance,\\\" and the blend draws on more than ten malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries, married across several cask types — including Japanese mizunara and casks that once held plum liqueur. It's bottled in the distinctive 24-faceted decanter, whose facets stand for the 24 micro-seasons of the old Japanese calendar.\" }\u003cbr\u003e        },\u003cbr\u003e        {\u003cbr\u003e          \"@type\": \"Question\",\u003cbr\u003e          \"name\": \"What are the different Hibiki expressions?\",\u003cbr\u003e          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The core of the range today is Hibiki Japanese Harmony, a no-age-statement blend introduced in 2015 that became the entry point after the 12 Year was discontinued. Above it sit the aged releases — the 17, 21 and 30 Year — which have grown scarce as demand outran supply. 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INTRO \u0026 THE BLENDING BENCHMARK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHibiki 21 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is the undisputed flagship of the Suntory portfolio and a foundational icon of the modern Japanese whisky era. Launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary, it has secured the title of \"World's Best Blended Whisky\" more times than any other producer. This 21-year-old expression represents the technical summit of the Hibiki regular-production vertical, offering a profound study in \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMizunara-driven integration\u003c\/span\u003e and textural weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 21-YEAR INTEGRATION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Master's Harmony Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy marrying aged stocks from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita across five distinct cask types, the 21 Year Old achieves a degree of aromatic resonance that transcends standard blended whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 21 years of aging, the primary orchard fruits of the malt components have resolved into deep layers of caramelized nuts and dried apricot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mizunara Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Japanese oak provides the structural framework, delivering the signature sandalwood and temple incense notes that define the Hibiki house style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in the iconic 24-faceted bottle—symbolizing the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar—it remains a global mark of prestige.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood, honey, and dried fruit. Dense layers of caramelized nuts and integrated Mizunara incense emerge alongside ripe banana and rich sherry spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and substantial. Entry of honey and dark chocolate transitions into a complex mid-palate of developed sherry spice, sandalwood, and dried fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long and resonant. A signature closing of lingering Mizunara incense and soft oak with the multi-minute persistence characteristic of well-aged Suntory blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Global Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 21 Year Old is the senior age-statement in the core vertical following the 2018 discontinuation of Hibiki 17. It stands as the essential reference point for ultra-premium Japanese blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the modern blender's art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky (Flagship)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMizunara, Sherry, Bourbon, American Oak, Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 Proof \/ 43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorld's Best Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Year Winner (WWA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml (International)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 21 is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite spirit libraries. While it remains in regular production, volumes are strictly allocation-controlled by the House of Suntory, ensuring its status as a primary driver of value on the global market. Within the vertical, it sits above the non-age-stated Harmony and the discontinued 12\/17 expressions, serving as the attainable entry into Hibiki's ultra-aged tier (30 and 40 years). Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes original authenticated packaging. Provenance is strictly documented to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the 21 years of decadal integration and the concentrated Mizunara aromatics, enjoy this blend \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. A few drops of limestone water will broaden the nose and lift the caramelized nut complexity. Due to its extreme rarity and the fragility of the long-aged oils, ice is broadly not recommended. This is a contemplative sipper designed to be experienced slowly to witness the multi-minute evolution of the incense and dried fruit layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950306816034,"sku":"4901777040427","price":999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/midnight-whiskey-hibiki-21-year-old-japanese-whisky-suntory-award-winning_3_e172de8d-2e5c-4c1a-b9b8-317a53db8c4d.jpg?v=1779859985"},{"product_id":"hibiki-12-year-old-japanese-whisky","title":"Hibiki 12 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky — Suntory, 86 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Hibiki Plum: #6b2d5c | Suntory Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #6b2d5c; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Deep Plum to Black Gradient representing the liqueur casks *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2a1024 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #6b2d5c; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #6b2d5c; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Plum *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #9d6d8d; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE BLENDING LEGACY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHibiki 12 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is a hauntingly beautiful relic of Suntory’s age-stated past. Originally introduced in 2009 to commemorate the House of Suntory's 90th anniversary, this blend was abruptly discontinued in 2015, instantly elevating it to \"unicorn\" status among Japanese whisky enthusiasts. A masterfully balanced marriage of malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu with grain whisky from Chita, the Hibiki 12 is renowned for its secret ingredient: a distinctive component matured in \u003cstrong\u003eplum liqueur casks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 24-FACET DESIGN) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Seasonal Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003ePresented in the signature 24-faceted decanter—representing the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar—the 12-year expression offers a textural sweetness that the modern NAS Harmony cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Cask Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inclusion of malt aged in \"Umeshu\" (plum liqueur) barrels imparts a sophisticated fruit-derived sweetness and floral lift unique to this bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMizunara Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its younger age statement, the Yamazaki component brings the characteristic sandalwood and incense notes of rare Japanese oak to the mid-palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscontinued Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an out-of-production release, this bottling represents a finite era of Suntory’s inventory, making it a foundational asset for vertical Hibiki collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#9d6d8d;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, ripe orchard fruit, and dried apricot. Soft waves of sandalwood, jasmine, and faint plum skin develop alongside baking spice and integrated cereal sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and remarkably refined. Entry notes of honey and pear transition into a mid-palate of Mizunara-derived sandalwood, dried fruit, and a soft, liqueur-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and floral. A signature closing of lingering honey and soft oak spice with a persistent, fruit-and-sandalwood note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#9d6d8d;\"\u003eThe Suntory Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the discontinued age-stated lineup, the 12 Year Old sits as the elegant entry point above the non-age-stated Harmony. It provides a more fruit-forward, approachable profile than the heavily sherried Hibiki 17 or 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #9d6d8d; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the 'plum blossom' era of Japanese blending.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky (Discontinued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlum Liqueur, Mizunara, Bourbon, \u0026amp; Sherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 Proof \/ 43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-Faceted Signature Decanter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Era\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009 – 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Hibiki 12 is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite spirit libraries. Having been discontinued for over a decade, pristine examples with intact original packaging are becoming increasingly scarce. Collectors value the 12-year not only for its liquid quality—which many argue surpasses the current NAS offerings—but for its role in the 90th-anniversary history of Suntory. As the secondary market price for the 17 and 21 expressions has moved into the four-figure range, the 12 Year Old remains the most viable age-stated investment for vertical collectors. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and seal integrity with authenticated provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the plum liqueur and sandalwood aromatics, enjoy this blend \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. However, to experience the spirit as intended in its native Tokyo, it performs exceptionally well in a \u003cstrong\u003ePremium Highball\u003c\/strong\u003e—served with chilled sparkling water over a hand-carved ice pillar. The fruit complexity also makes it a peerless partner for \u003cstrong\u003esushi, light grilled sea bass, or dried apricots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hibiki 12 Year Old Discontinued Japanese Whisky\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Hibiki_12YR.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Hibiki 12 Year Old: The discontinued 86-proof Japanese blend. 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INTRO \u0026 THE 1989 LEGACY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHibiki 17 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is perhaps the most consequential casualty of the modern Japanese whisky shortage. Launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary, this expression became a global cultural icon—immortalized in cinema and revered by critics. Its discontinuation in 2018 marked the end of an era, transforming this masterful 17-year-old blend into one of the most sought-after liquid assets in the spirits world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE FIVE-CASK HARMONY) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Blending Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy marrying malt and grain whiskies aged in five distinct cask types—including the elusive Japanese Mizunara oak—Hibiki 17 achieves a structural layering that defines the Suntory house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Distillery Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e A precise harmony of Yamazaki's fruit-forward malts, Hakushu’s forest-herbal malts, and Chita’s clean grain framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMizunara Soul:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 17-year age statement allows the rare Japanese oak to fully integrate its signature sandalwood and temple incense aromatics into the spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in the 24-faceted bottle—symbolizing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar—it remains one of the most recognizable designs in history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, ripe orchard fruit, and seasoned oak. Developing layers of dark chocolate and sandalwood emerge alongside orange peel and Mizunara incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied and remarkably velvety. Entry notes of ripe fruit and honey transition into a mid-palate of developed sandalwood, baking spice, and dried fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A signature closing of lingering honey, Mizunara incense, and a persistent, soft oak-spice note with sustained complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Lost Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eHibiki 17 is the \"Goldilocks\" of the vertical. It offers a deeper, more incense-driven complexity than the 12-year, while maintaining a brighter, more floral fruit profile than the heavily sherried 21-year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of Japanese blending history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky (Discontinued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMizunara, Sherry, Bourbon, American White Oak, Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 Proof \/ 43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Era\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1989 – 2018 (Discontinued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml (International)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHibiki 17 is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite spirit libraries. Its 2018 discontinuation, driven by the global exhaustion of long-aged Japanese stocks, has made it a primary driver of value on the luxury secondary market. Beyond its technical quality, its cinematic pedigree and role as the founding pillar of the premium Hibiki range ensure its status as a permanent collector's icon. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes original period-accurate packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the decadal integration and the delicate sandalwood aromatics, enjoy this blend \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. Because of its extreme rarity and the fragility of the Mizunara oils, water or ice is not recommended; instead, allow the whisky to breathe for 5 minutes. This is a contemplative sipper designed to be experienced slowly to witness the evolution of the incense and orchard fruit layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hibiki 17 Year Old Discontinued Japanese Whisky\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Hibiki_17YR_Discontinued.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Hibiki 17 Year Old: The discontinued 86-proof Japanese icon. Matured in 5 cask types with Mizunara incense and orchard fruit notes. 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INTRO \u0026 THE HISTORIC SUMMIT --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHibiki 30 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is the definitive ultra-long-aged flagship of the House of Suntory. First introduced in 1997, it represents the absolute zenith of Japanese blending. It holds a unique position in spirits history as the first Japanese whisky to be named \"World’s Best Whisky\" (2007, 2008) across all categories. Matured for a minimum of three decades, this expression showcases the intense concentration of the \"Angel’s Share\"—where up to 70% of the original volume has vanished, leaving behind a spirit of unparalleled structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE MIZUNARA EVOLUTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Three-Decade Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAt thirty years, the rare Japanese Mizunara oak has fully integrated, shedding its youthful green character to reveal a profound, meditative incense profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMizunara Peak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires at least 20 years to stabilize; at 30 years, it delivers the most complete expression of sandalwood and temple incense in the Suntory portfolio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-Distillery Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A masterful marriage of the oldest stocks from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, vatted across five distinct cask types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 years of oxidation has resolved the grain and malt components into a seamless, velvety texture that eschews any over-extracted oak astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed honey, sandalwood, and polished oak. Deep layers of dried fruit, integrated Mizunara incense, aged leather, and dark chocolate emerge alongside dried citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally extraordinary. Entry of honey and dried fruit transitions into a mid-palate of caramelized nuts, sherry spice, and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely long. A signature closing of lingering sandalwood and soft mineral persistence with the multi-minute hold characteristic of three decades in the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a68d7a;\"\u003eThe Pinnacle Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eHibiki 30 sits at the summit of regular age-stated production. It offers a cleaner, more integrated mineral line than the 21-year, representing the most mature expression of the Suntory blending house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a68d7a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute limits of the blender's art.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky (Ultra-Long-Aged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMizunara, Sherry, Bourbon, American Oak, Hogshead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 Proof \/ 43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistorical Award\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorld's Best Whisky (2007, 2008 WWA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml (International)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHibiki 30 is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite spirit libraries. Its status as the first Japanese whisky to claim the \"World's Best\" overall title ensures its permanent position as a category definer. Production is severely gated by the limited 30-year-old inventory in the Suntory vaults, resulting in extremely constrained global allocation. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the original premium presentation case. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the thirty years of decadal integration and the concentrated Mizunara aromatics, enjoy this blend \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. Because of the extreme structural complexity and the fragility of the long-aged oils, water or ice is not recommended. This is a contemplative sipper designed to be experienced slowly over an extended sitting to witness the multi-minute evolution of the incense, aged leather, and honey layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hibiki 30 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Hibiki_30YR_Summit.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Hibiki 30 Year Old: Suntory’s 86-proof ultra-aged flagship. Winner of World’s Best Whisky. Features deep Mizunara incense, honey, and polished oak. 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It is a blend of five malt and grain whiskies, all at least forty years old, drawn from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries and composed by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo. The components span Yamazaki matured in American, Spanish, and Mizunara oak, lightly peated Hakushu, and Chita grain whisky; once married, the blend rested six months before bottling at 43% ABV (86 proof). Deep amber in the glass, it shows Japanese loquat, lemon peel, and clove on the nose, with tropical fruit and custard; a palate of acacia honey and dry fig with jasmine and lychee; and a long, lingering finish. Just 400 bottles were released worldwide, in a faceted Kagami Crystal decanter finished with maki-e gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe oldest blended whisky the House of Suntory has released — a blend of five malt and grain whiskies, all at least 40 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDrawn from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, matured across American, Spanish, and Mizunara oak; composed by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBottled at 43% ABV (86 proof). Deep amber, with loquat, lemon peel, clove, acacia honey, and dry fig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA limited edition of 400 bottles worldwide, launched in 2024 at $35,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePresented in a thirty-faceted Kagami Crystal decanter with maki-e gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl, in a box of twelve Japanese woods. 700 mL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese loquat, lemon peel, and clove, with tropical fruit and custard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acacia honey and dry fig, with jasmine and lychee from the aged grain whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and lingering, the oak and fruit holding together over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eSuntory's oldest blend, drawing on the same malt distilleries as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamazaki-18-year\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Yamazaki 18, one of the single malts at its heart\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe full Japanese whisky range\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whisky\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour other aged whiskies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Producer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHibiki (House of Suntory) — Suntory's blended whisky; composed by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky (malt + grain) — the oldest blend Suntory has released\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive whiskies, all at least 40 years old: Yamazaki (American oak, 1978\/1983), Yamazaki (Spanish oak, 1980), Yamazaki (Mizunara, 1983), Hakushu (peated, 1974), Chita (grain, 1979\/1981)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican, Spanish, and Mizunara oak; blend rested six months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 years (all component whiskies at least 40 years old)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 bottles worldwide — launched 2024 at $35,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThirty-faceted Kagami Crystal decanter, maki-e gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl; box of twelve Japanese woods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eHibiki 40 is the high-water mark of Suntory's blending tradition: the oldest blended whisky the house has ever released, drawn entirely from stock laid down decades ago. Chief blender Shinji Fukuyo built it from five whiskies, every one at least forty years old — Yamazaki matured in American, Spanish, and Mizunara oak; lightly peated Hakushu from 1974; and Chita grain from the late 1970s — then rested the marriage six months before bottling. Only 400 bottles were made for the entire world, launched in 2024 at $35,000, each in a thirty-faceted Kagami Crystal decanter (the crystalmaker to the Japanese Imperial family) finished with maki-e gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl, housed in a box of twelve Japanese woods. As both a scarce blend at the top of the Hibiki line and an object of craft in its own right, it is a collectible of the first order — the kind of bottle that anchors a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA whisky of this age and scarcity is for drinking neat, at room temperature, in a tulip glass that gathers the aromatics. Give it time in the glass rather than water or ice: four decades in oak have already done the work, and the loquat, honey, and fig open on their own. If anything, the smallest drop of water can be used to coax the nose, but the blend is balanced to be taken as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eHibiki is the blended whisky of the House of Suntory, marrying malt whisky from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries with grain whisky from Chita. For the 40 Year, chief blender Shinji Fukuyo drew on five whiskies, all at least forty years old: Yamazaki distilled in 1978 and 1983 and matured in American white oak; Yamazaki from 1980 in Spanish oak; Yamazaki from 1983 in Mizunara, the native Japanese oak that lends sandalwood and incense; lightly peated Hakushu from 1974, its smoke long softened; and Chita grain whisky from 1979 and 1981, which adds jasmine and lychee and carries the long finish. Once blended, it was rested a further six months and bottled at 43% ABV. Suntory's whisky story begins in 1923, when Shinjiro Torii founded the Yamazaki Distillery, the first in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat is in the Hibiki 40 Year blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHibiki 40 is a blend of five malt and grain whiskies, all at least forty years old, from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. It draws on Yamazaki matured in American, Spanish, and Mizunara oak, lightly peated Hakushu, and Chita grain whisky, composed by chief blender Shinji Fukuyo. It is bottled at 43% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHow rare is the Hibiki 40 Year?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOnly 400 bottles were released worldwide, at a launch price of 35,000 dollars, making it the oldest blended whisky Suntory has ever released. It is presented in a faceted Kagami Crystal decanter finished with maki-e gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl. 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