{"product_id":"hibiki-17-year-old-japanese-whisky","title":"Hibiki 17 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky — Suntory, 86 Proof, Discontinued","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Washi Ivory: #f5f5dc | 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 #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Sandalwood to Black Gradient representing the 5-cask blend *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b1d12 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; 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 #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Gold *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a67c52; 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 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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