Description
Hibiki has always been known for its attention to detail, and the 40 Year Old takes it to a whole new level. The bottle itself is adorned with traditional Japanese Maki-e, a decorative technique that’s as intricate as it is beautiful. The crystal bottle is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer, giving it an almost ethereal glow.
But it doesn’t stop there. The wooden box housing this gem is crafted from 12 different types of Japanese wood, including pine and beech. Each of the 12 sides represents a month of the year, and the Maki-e lacquer art wraps the box in a delicate dance of seasonal flowers and plants. This exquisite presentation not only honors the whisky within but also the Japanese heritage that shaped its creation.
Additional Information
Suntory Hibiki 40 Year old
Bottle size: 700ml/70cl
Colour: Golden Amber
Nose: Dried apricot and ripened biwa (Japanese loquat), subtle hints of lemon peel and clove.
Palate: Dried fig mingles with subtle undertones of yuzu and the sweetness of acacia honey, all wrapped up in the smoothness of toasty roasted cacao.
Finish: The finish is long and soothing, with the warm embrace of incense spiced with cinnamon and the distinctive presence of Mizunara (Japanese oak).
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