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About This Whisky
Hibiki 21 Year Old comes in this 600mL Kutani porcelain bottle, painted in overglaze colours with peonies and a peacock.
In the Japanese title, kaō is the peony and zuichō an auspicious bird.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Blackberry, poached pear and toffee, with a hint of cedar.
- Palate: Full and silky, with dried fig, honey, sandalwood and a light peppery spice.
- Finish: Lengthy and gently drying, with incense and orange peel.
Serving & Food
Use a small tulip glass at room temperature, and try it with char siu or dried persimmons.
Good to Know
What does the design show? A peony and a peacock, emblems of prosperity.
How is it painted? Enamels are fired on at around 800°C after the first glaze firing.
Product Details
| Producer | House of Suntory |
| Country | Japan |
| Age | 21 years old |
| ABV | 43% |
| Size | 600mL |
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About the Distillery
Shinjiro Torii founded Suntory in 1899, and it launched Hibiki in 1989 for its 90th year. Since 2001 the Special Bottle Collection has put Hibiki 21 Year Old into Kutani ware, known for overglaze painting in red, yellow, green, purple and navy.