Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu | Kagami Crystal Decanter

The very pinnacle of the Hibiki range, and one of the most sought-after Japanese whiskies on the market. Hibiki 30 Year Old Kacho Fugetsu is a limited edition, age-statement blended whisky from Suntory, released in minuscule quantities to travel retail in 2015 and limited to just 100 bottles. "Kacho Fugetsu" means flowers, birds, wind and moon, the Japanese expression for the beauty of nature, and those four motifs are etched into the 30-faceted Kagami Crystal decanter, each facet marking a year of maturation.

Hibiki blends Yamazaki and Hakushu malt whiskies with Chita grain whisky, crafted with unparalleled attention to detail by Suntory's blending team. The 30 Year Old is the oldest expression in the core range, and Kacho Fugetsu presents it in its most exquisite form.

Key Features

• Brand: Hibiki, Suntory, Japan
• Style: Japanese Blended Whisky, from Yamazaki and Hakushu malts and Chita grain
• Age: 30 Years Old
• Edition: Kacho Fugetsu, Travel Retail limited edition, 2015
• ABV: 43%
• Volume: 70cl
• Outturn: 100 bottles, individually numbered
• Presentation: 30-faceted Kagami Crystal decanter etched with flowers, birds, wind and moon, in a leather-bound presentation box

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rose, lychee and a hint of rosemary, with mature oak and sandalwood
• Palate: Honeyed sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate, with a rich, velvety mouthfeel
• Finish: Subtle, tender and long, with a hint of Mizunara oak

About Hibiki

Launched in 1989 to mark Suntory's 90th anniversary, Hibiki is Japan's most awarded blended whisky. The name means "resonance", a reflection of Suntory's philosophy of living in harmony with people and nature. The 24 facets of the standard Hibiki bottle reference the 24 seasons of the ancient Japanese calendar.