Hibiki 12 Year Old Blended Whisky 1st Release Label - 700ml Rock Hill FarmsThis is the label of the 1st Bottling of Hibiki 12 before switching to the small 12 similar of the latest Hibiki 17 design. Discontinued Expression. 43% ABV Color: Shiny Amber Nose: Pineapple, plum, raspberry, honey, hibiscus Palate: Banana, pomegranate, custard, pink pepper Finish: Sweet, sour and complex Box Not Included
Bottled after 12 years and 6 months of aging at 134
created in honor of Suntory Whisky's centenary
Comprised of single malts from 1980-1989 from the Miyagikyo distillery
was first bottled in 2009
Suntory now includes it in their production for Yamazaki 12-year-old
This particular installment was distilled in 1997 (making it a 16 year old)
Heavy wood char
25% 12 year old OESV
Aged 12 years and 8 months in #4 charred new American oak from warehouses C
with sweet rye cream on the way down
Soon after a bazaar-like spice quality emerges
from this distillery