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Suntory Whisky (Hibiki) 17 Years Old Quarter Bottle (Old Version), American Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 2001, 43%
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Suntory Whisky (Hibiki) 17 Years Old Quarter Bottle (Old Version), American Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 2001, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 29
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

An old version of Suntory Whisky which would later become Hibiki's signature style in their beautiful glass decanter. Aged for 17 years and bottled in a 18 cl bottle. This blended Japanese whisky is crafted from malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and grain whisky from Chita distillery, aged in a combination of American white oak, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 413.63
Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 17, 2025SGD 256.66
Region
Japan
Age
17 Years
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2001
ABV
43%
Volume
180cl
Distillery
Hibiki
Origin
Japan
Cask type
American Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Malted barley sourced from Scotland
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Stopper with metal band
Presentation
24-faceted bottle representing the Japanese seasons
Series highlights
First released in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary. Discontinued in 2018.
Historical context
First released in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary. Discontinued in 2018.
Special release
Quarter Bottle, Old Version
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet and rich aromas of raisins, sultanas, plums, honey, toffee, peaches, melons, apricots, lemon leaves, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, and subtle oak.
Palate
Initial sweetness with tropical fruits, caramel, butterscotch, black cherry, toffee, vanilla, oak, Mizunara, baking spice, subtle smoke, yuzu, and a creamy mouthfeel.
Finish
Long, sweet, fruity with notes of oak, cocoa, sherried peels, cinnamon, bitter oakiness, sandalwood, and floral sweetness.
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