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Hibiki Blender's Choice, American White Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 2018, 43%
Hibiki

Hibiki Blender's Choice, American White Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 2018, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 22
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Hibiki Blender's Choice is a premium Japanese blended whisky from Suntory, introduced in 2018 to fill the gap left by the discontinued Hibiki 17. It is a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies sourced from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries, and includes whiskies aged in wine casks, American white oak, sherry, and Mizunara oak, resulting in a complex, well-balanced, and deep profile.

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Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 268.00
Region
Honshu
Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
2018
ABV
43%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Hibiki
Origin
Japan
Cask type
American White Oak, Sherry, Mizunara Oak, Wine
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
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Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Glass Stopper
Presentation
The bottle features 24 facets, symbolizing the 24 seasons of Japan, and has an Echizen Washi Paper Label. It comes with a glass stopper and a box.
Series highlights
Blender's Choice is an expression within the Hibiki range, introduced in 2018 to replace the discontinued Hibiki 17 Year Old.
Historical context
Hibiki brand launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory's 90th anniversary. Blender's Choice introduced in 2018 to replace the discontinued Hibiki 17 Year Old.
Special release
Initially intended for interior bar sale only through Suntory's wholesale/industry distribution channels in Japan, and initially a Japan-only release.
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Fruity and floral notes, ripe plum, orange peel, honey, vanilla, toffee, green apple, pineapple, peaches, cranberries, red currants, baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), subtle floral notes (Mizunara influence), dry bark, a little rubber and glue.
Palate
Sweetness, honey, ripe stone fruit (peaches, apricots), dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, subtle red wine, wood spice (allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon), creamy texture, light on the tongue, baking bread, marzipan.
Finish
Medium to long, lingering sweetness, touch of bitterness, oak tannin, gentle spice, dry and astringent, caramel from wood, citrus zest.
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