This is a duty free release of Hbiki Harmony. It was a blend of 10 Japense malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, aged in 5 different casks, American White Oak, sherry, Mizunara oak, Yamaziki sherry are the ones we know. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading these notes.
ABV: 43%
Nose: Honey, Orange Peel, Malty, light must, vanilla frosting,
Palate: Light mouthfeel, honey, malts, cereals, oak spice, apple.
Finish: medium length, orange peel, vanilla frosting, slight apple
Rating: 5/10
Guess: This is a single malt, a blend with NAS, but feels like a mix of young and old whisky. Bottled at 43-46% abv.
Reveal: Hibiki Harmony, Masters Select
Huh, this is an interesting blend of whiskies I can see its appeal, I just wish it had a bit more flavor and depth of flavor, but it is a well-made whisky.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect