{"product_id":"hibiki-40-year-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"Hibiki 40 Year Japanese Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 40 Year Japanese Whisky 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003e40-year-old blended Japanese whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from the House of Suntory and the oldest age-stated Hibiki ever released. Introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, this landmark expression was composed by Chief Blender \u003cstrong\u003eShinji Fukuyo\u003c\/strong\u003e from five exceptionally mature malt and grain whiskies, all aged for at least 40 years. The blend incorporates whiskies from \u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita\u003c\/strong\u003e, matured across American oak, Spanish oak, and Japanese Mizunara oak. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV (86 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and limited to only \u003cstrong\u003e400 bottles worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hibiki 40 represents one of the rarest and most prestigious releases in Suntory history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation is equally remarkable. Hibiki 40 is housed in an elaborate \u003cstrong\u003e30-faceted crystal decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 Dried apricot, Japanese loquat, lemon peel, clove, mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fig, yuzu, acacia honey, roasted cacao, rich mature fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long with cinnamon, incense, gentle spice, and lingering Mizunara oak\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 40 Year Japanese Whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 40 Year is an ultra-rare \u003cstrong\u003e40-year-old blended Japanese whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from the House of Suntory, created from five exceptionally aged malt and grain whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• When was Hibiki 40 Year released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 40 Year was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e as the oldest age-stated Hibiki release ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Which distilleries are represented in Hibiki 40 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend incorporates mature whiskies from Suntory’s legendary \u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Hibiki 40 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiki 40 Year is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV, or 86 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How rare is Hibiki 40 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e400 bottles were released worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Hibiki 40 one of the most exclusive and collectible Japanese whiskies ever produced by Suntory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes the Hibiki 40 Year bottle special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whisky is presented in an exquisite \u003cstrong\u003e30-faceted crystal decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614946062439,"sku":null,"price":39999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Hibiki_40_Year_Japanese_Whisky_700mL.webp?v=1789405981","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/hibiki-40-year-japanese-whisky-700ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}