Hibiki Japanese Harmony (£71). There is no age statement on this whisky, but that doesn’t seem to bother the Japanese, since the foundations of Japanese whisky were built on non-age statement spirit.
This approachable and light blend introduces the drinker to Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita in one glass and is excellent neat, or in a highball serve.
One of the most luxurious examples of this blending art is the Hibiki 30 YO (£5,000) which, rather remarkably, is still attainable.
The flavour directions here are mind-blowing diverse, including tropical fruits, citrus, floral, smoke, rich coconut and banana.If you are dipping into the malt distilleries, there is much to explore.
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