Suntory Whisky Hibiki Japanese Harmony: £69.95, Master of Malt

Although no age statement is specified, the new Hibiki blend uses the same malt and grain whiskies used in the original, and comprises a blend of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies from three distilleries (Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita). It has also been aged in five different cask types with some of the included whiskies believed to have been aged for upwards of 20 years. No surprise then that this is a premium whisky.

Complex and light on the nose, it has a vanilla, honey sweetness with a suggestion of ginger alongside green apple, cherry and plum aromas. Apple continues to build on the palate alongside red fruit notes, chestnut and a zip of lemon, giving way to woodiness and faint tannin. The finish is fairly light, with subtle bitterness to counteract some of the sweet notes displayed.

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