Yamazaki & Hibiki at The Whisky Shop – Japanese Whisky News
Don’t miss out on these beautful, rare treasures
Here at The Whisky Shop we pride ourselves on being able to provide you with some of the rarest and most sought after whiskies in the world.
Take a look at some of our most popular rare expressions that we’ve just got back in stock.
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Yamazaki is Suntory’s flagship single malt. The surprising, delicate yet profound experience of a Japanese single malt was born at Yamazaki. Spiritual and deep, its signature multi-layered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs all over the world. Today, Yamazaki is not only the No.1 single malt whisky in Japan, but is enjoyed in more than thirty-five countries.
Yamazaki 12 Year Old is a fantastic way to get into Japanese whisky, but is also enjoyed by veterans of the whisky world. A beautifully smooth whisky, this expression is succulent, multi-layered with soft fruit and and the unique Mizunara (Japanese oak) aroma.
70cl / 43% abv
Being one of Suntory’s most popular expressions Yamazaki 18 Year Old has won countless awards. And it’s easy to understand why. This is a real staple Japanese whisky and one of the finest whiskies out there. Many a collector would love to have this. This 18 Year Old is rich with mature autumn fruit with a slightly smoky profile.
70cl / 43% abv
Yamazaki is the oldest whisky distillery in Japan, having been established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the father of Japanese whisky. With the distillery nearing its centenary year, the whisky has long held a place in the hearts and glasses of connoisseurs around the world. This 35-year-old expression is one of the oldest whiskies Yamazaki has ever created, crafted with liquid distilled in 1966 and 1970. Matured in special 90 litre second-fill Spanish sherry oak cask before bottling in 2006, this incredibly rare whisky is presented in a stunning hardwood case.
70cl / 43% abv
Priding themselves on creating blends that see innumerous malt and grain whiskies which are “meticulously blended to create a full orchestra of flavors and aromas”, there’s something special about Hibiki. Hibiki Whisky is Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky and has won accolades worldwide.
A world famous Japanese blend, made with aged malt and grain whiskies from all of Suntory’s distilleries. A rich and sweet masterpiece! The Hibiki 17 year old is the winner of many whisky awards including the World Whiskies Awards 2012 for Best Japanese Blend 13 to 20 years.
In Hibiki 21 year old, numerous pure single malt whiskies aged in a variety of cask types, including Mizunara, a very rare Japanese oak, all combine to create a full orchestra of flavours and aromas and tenderly unfold a calm essence.
70cl / 43% abv
