Comments on: Review: Suntory Hibiki 12 yr. old

By: Red_Arremer

Red_Arremer — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:40:28 +0000

Wisps of mustard and wet dog are hanging around and there’s a finish with a little too much black pepper. Those are some other things I noticed on Hibiki 12. Perhaps the Plum liqueur finishing has its ups and downs?

Aside from these things, John’s notes give an accurate picture of what is an unusually substantial, and individualistic blend, which is worth the time.

By: H.Diaz

H.Diaz — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 02:56:45 +0000

I broke like a twig and put down my hard earned $60 for this Japanese blend (finally available around these parts). The bottle it self is fantastic. For the first time, instead of recycling it, I just might remove the label and re-use it as a decanter.

Much like sherry or port enhanced / extra-matured Scotch whiskies, using part-matured plum liqueur barrels is genius. One of the best blends I have ever tasted and well worth the asking price.

Anxiously awaiting new Japanese whiskies available in the US, like Hakushu.

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:03:46 +0000

It’s coming Brian. They were pouring it at WhiskyFest San Francisco.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:51:27 +0000

When, oh when, will this get released in the US?

I see no sign of it anywhere. The waiting is difficult. With so very few Japanese whiskies in the American market this will be a welcome addition.

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:57:20 +0000

Aspiring Gent: I hope so. A really nice blend and great for everyday drinking.

By: AspiringGent

AspiringGent — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:14:19 +0000

I wonder if this’ll trickle its way into Canada?

By: Scotch Whisky News and Tasting Notes | Whisky Party

Scotch Whisky News and Tasting Notes | Whisky Party — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:30:45 +0000

[...] Not sure if this is bourbon or rye, but notice the “e” in whiskey. He also reviews an Hibiki 12 now available in the [...]

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:46:46 +0000

Nonjatta, I would be honored if you put up the link. And if it makes you feel any better, we often are left behind in whisky releases because of our 75ml requirement and our crazy state laws here in the U.S.

By: Nonjatta

Nonjatta — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:32:23 +0000

Us poor chaps in Japan have yet to taste this. Oh, the irony!

Hope you don’t mind that I have put up a link to you review on Nonjatta.

By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:57:20 +0000

MF, I tasted some whisky samples straight out of Japanese Plum Liqueur cask when I was at Suntory a couple years back. Very interesting stuff, and I think it comes through in this whisky.

By: Michael Foggarty

Michael Foggarty — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:51:38 +0000

I tried this a couple of months back, excellent stuff, what was more bizarre was it was partially age in a Japanese Plum Liqueur cask.