{"product_id":"hibiki-12-year-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"Hibiki 12 Year Japanese Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 12 Year Japanese Whisky 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly sought-after \u003cstrong\u003e12-year-old blended Japanese whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from Suntory’s celebrated Hibiki range. Introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e and later discontinued as aged Japanese whisky stocks became increasingly scarce, Hibiki 12 Year combines carefully selected malt and grain whiskies from Suntory’s \u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blend is especially notable for incorporating whisky matured in a variety of casks as well as components finished in \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese plum liqueur casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing additional fruit and sweetness. Its discontinued status and distinctive 24-faceted Hibiki decanter have made the 12 Year increasingly collectible.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 12 Year delivers an elegant balance of fruit, sweetness, gentle spice, and oak. Aromas of ripe plum, honey, citrus, pineapple, and vanilla lead into a silky palate of orchard fruit, caramel, candied citrus, almonds, and delicate oak. The whisky remains refined and approachable throughout, finishing \u003cstrong\u003esmooth and lingering\u003c\/strong\u003e with notes of fruit, honey, vanilla, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plum, honey, citrus, pineapple, vanilla, delicate florals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchard fruit, caramel, candied citrus, almonds, honey, gentle oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering with sweet fruit, vanilla, honey, citrus, and subtle spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Hibiki 12 Year Japanese Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 12 Year is a premium \u003cstrong\u003e12-year-old blended Japanese whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e created by Suntory using carefully selected malt and grain whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Hibiki 12 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 12 Year is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV, or 86 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Which distilleries are used in Hibiki 12 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend incorporates whiskies associated with Suntory’s renowned \u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes Hibiki 12 Year unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its 12-year age statement, the blend incorporates whisky influenced by \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese plum liqueur casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding distinctive layers of fruit and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Hibiki 12 Year discontinued?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hibiki 12 Year was \u003cstrong\u003ediscontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e, making remaining bottles increasingly difficult to find and desirable among Japanese whisky collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should Hibiki 12 Year be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 12 Year can be enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat, with a few drops of water, or over a large piece of ice\u003c\/strong\u003e to highlight its delicate fruit, honey, vanilla, and oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614864011367,"sku":null,"price":829.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Hibiki_12_Year_Japanese_Whisky_700mL.webp?v=1789405175","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/hibiki-12-year-japanese-whisky-700ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}