Shipping and handling costs are non-refundable.Īll returns must be made within 30 days of purchase. We cannot accept returns of items that have been opened already. In such instances we will offer a replacement of the same item (subject to availability), refund the credit card used to purchase the item, or issue a store credit for the amount that was paid for the item. We can only accept the return of defective or damaged goods with proof of the defect or damage. This item cannot ship to Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont. Shipping takes 3-5 business days to most states. Packages cannot be left on stoops or doorways. We ship via a common carrier such as Fedex or UPS Ground to all states in the continental US (with some exceptions, below).Īn adult over the age of 21 with a valid ID must be present to receive the package, per alcohol laws. In addition, it earned a score of 93 points from the Beverage Testing Institute.Įach bottle of Hibiki 12 Year Old Whisky is crafted with 24 facets that represent the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar. Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Gold Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, where it was named Best in Class. The finish, which is elegant and complex, has touches of spicy wood, dried fruits and sour candy. The aroma gives way to a soft, mellow flavor profile that has notes of caramel, honeyed oak and apricots. The whisky has an aroma of fruits, particularly pineapples and plums, with hints of honey and custard.

Hibiki, which translates to 'resonance' in English, echoes the unique environment in which the whisky is distilled and matured. In Japan, we say 'use all 5 senses.' Of course we learn from others, but our own senses are key.'Īfter each whisky used to craft Hibiki Whisky has matured for a minimum of 12 years (although some whiskies are matured as long as 30 years), the whisky is brought to proof using pure Japanese spring water.

You must watch and listen to how they're made. 'This is all done by hand - the traditional way,' says Osamu Abe, the manager of Yamazaki Distillery, referring to the cooperage taking place at the distillery. Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky is crafted from a blend of over 30 unique whiskies produced at both Yamazaki Distillery and Hakushu Distillery, including some that have matured in previously-used Umeshu casks (Umeshu casks are specially coopered casks that are used in the maturation of plum liqueur). Situated amidst the deep forests of Mount Kaikomagatake in Japan's southern Alps, the Hakushu Distillery enjoys a unique microclimate as a result of being surrounded by nearly 6,000 varieties of plants and thousand-year-old granite rocks.

Nestled on the periphery of Kyoto, Yamazaki Distillery is situated at the confluence of three rivers - the Katsura, Uji and Kizu - that provide the warm, damp environment ideal for the production and maturation of whisky.įifty years after the construction of Yamazaki Distillery, Keizo Saji inherited his father's vision and constructed Suntory's second distillery. In 1923, Torri - fascinated by whisky his entire life - decided to expand his business and began construction of the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan's first-ever whisky distillery.Īlthough inspired by traditional Scottish distilleries, Torii envisioned a uniquely Japanese approach to whisky and chose a location for his distillery that offered a climate and terrain that were completely different than those of Scotland. Within a decade, Torii began producing his own sweet grape wine called Akadama Port Wine, which became wildly popular throughout the country. In February 1899, Shinjiro Torii opened a store in Osaka, Japan that traded in imported wines. For the greater common good, this item is limited to one per customer.

Hibiki whiskey 12 year old