Suntory introduced Hibiki in April 1989, released to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the company. The NAS premium blend at 43% ABV carried a suggested retail price of ¥10,000. Designated as “a masterful blend of specially aged whiskies with a mature full-bodied taste” on the front, the back label further elaborates that the contents are a mix of 30 different whiskies. The unique bottle, with its 24 facets that reflect the hours in the day as well as all the ‘small seasons’ in the year, sported a medallion, a gold cap stopper, all packaged in a luxurious box.
Hibiki 17 years old was launched in 1994, as replacement for the nas version which however contained the exact same whisky. Hibiki 17 years phased out in 2019 in favor of Hibiki 21 years.
This is the second edition, containing a blend of 36 difference whiskies which was implemented around 1997.
Content 700ml - volume 43%
