Hibiki 40 Year Japanese Whisky 700mL is an extraordinary 40-year-old blended Japanese whisky from the House of Suntory and the oldest age-stated Hibiki ever released. Introduced in 2024, this landmark expression was composed by Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo from five exceptionally mature malt and grain whiskies, all aged for at least 40 years. The blend incorporates whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, matured across American oak, Spanish oak, and Japanese Mizunara oak. Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) and limited to only 400 bottles worldwide, Hibiki 40 represents one of the rarest and most prestigious releases in Suntory history.

The presentation is equally remarkable. Hibiki 40 is housed in an elaborate 30-faceted crystal decanter decorated with traditional maki-e gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay, accompanied by a presentation box crafted from 12 varieties of Japanese wood. The whisky itself offers remarkable depth and balance, beginning with dried apricot, Japanese loquat, lemon peel, and clove before developing layers of dried fig, yuzu, acacia honey, and roasted cacao. Its exceptionally long finish brings together cinnamon, incense, and fragrant Mizunara oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dried apricot, Japanese loquat, lemon peel, clove, mature oak

  • Palate: Dried fig, yuzu, acacia honey, roasted cacao, rich mature fruit

  • Finish: Exceptionally long with cinnamon, incense, gentle spice, and lingering Mizunara oak

FAQS

• What is Hibiki 40 Year Japanese Whisky?

Hibiki 40 Year is an ultra-rare 40-year-old blended Japanese whisky from the House of Suntory, created from five exceptionally aged malt and grain whiskies.

• When was Hibiki 40 Year released?

Hibiki 40 Year was introduced in 2024 as the oldest age-stated Hibiki release ever produced.

• Which distilleries are represented in Hibiki 40 Year?

The blend incorporates mature whiskies from Suntory’s legendary Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries.

• What proof is Hibiki 40 Year?

Hibiki 40 Year is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.

• How rare is Hibiki 40 Year?

Only 400 bottles were released worldwide, making Hibiki 40 one of the most exclusive and collectible Japanese whiskies ever produced by Suntory.

• What makes the Hibiki 40 Year bottle special?

The whisky is presented in an exquisite 30-faceted crystal decanter featuring traditional Japanese maki-e decoration, mother-of-pearl inlay, and gold lacquer, housed inside a presentation box made from 12 varieties of Japanese wood.