
Hibiki Harmony includes whiskies from Yamazaki (left) and Hakushu (right) distilleries
Japanese whisky is enjoying its moment in the sun, but its new-found popularity is putting a strain on stock levels, and as such, non-age-statement whiskies are the inevitable consequence. Hibiki ’s answer is Harmony , a blend of more than 10 malt and grain whiskies.
The whiskies are from Suntory’s Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and also the Chita grain distillery, which acts as the dashi (‘broth’) of the blend, says the company. A number of different types of cask are used, too, including mizunara, American white oak and sherry...
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