{"product_id":"hibiki-30-year-japanese-whisky","title":"Hibiki 30 Year Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"feed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki 30 Year: The Pinnacle of the House of Suntory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki 30 Year Old was created to be the paragon of the Suntory blend, first introduced in 1997 as an even older sibling to the original 1989 Hibiki release. The name \"Hibiki\" means \"resonance\" in Japanese, reflecting Suntory's philosophy of living in harmony with people and nature, an idea this 30-year expression carries to its fullest extent. It's presented in a distinctive bottle with 30 facets, each representing a year of age, and stands as Japan's most awarded blended whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Hibiki 30 Year Is Made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis whisky is composed of malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, along with grain whisky from Chita, each matured at least 30 years in a variety of casks, including prized Japanese Mizunara oak. That extended maturation gives Hibiki 30 Year a depth and complexity few other blended whiskies can match, with the Mizunara influence contributing a delicate, exotic woodiness distinct from the Western oak used elsewhere in the blend. It has earned recognition including a Double Gold Medal at the 2025 International Spirits Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, raisin, prune, and sweet chestnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, dried fig, apricot jam, cedar, and pain d'épices (gingerbread).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, smooth, and endlessly deep, with lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dried fig and apricot character in Hibiki 30 Year pairs beautifully with a spiced fruitcake, dark chocolate, or aged Gouda. Its cedar and gingerbread notes also complement roasted chestnuts or a rich flan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki 30 Year is a whisky built for slow, unhurried sipping, neat, in a tulip-shaped glass or Glencairn, allowing its layered dried fruit and Mizunara oak character to fully unfold over time. This is a bottle for special occasions and serious collectors, not mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich distilleries contribute to Hibiki 30 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki and Hakushu malt whiskies, along with grain whisky from Chita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks is this whisky aged in?\u003c\/strong\u003e A variety of casks, including prized Japanese Mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was Hibiki 30 Year introduced?\u003c\/strong\u003e In 1997, as an older expression alongside the original 1989 Hibiki releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for more from this legendary Japanese whisky house? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/suntory\"\u003eShop the full Suntory collection\u003c\/a\u003e for Hibiki 21 Year, Yamazaki, and Hakushu expressions, or browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/japanese-whiskey\"\u003eJapanese Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more from Japan's top distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your whisky is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50561996652802,"sku":"LWisk-00595","price":6499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/hibiki-30.jpg?v=1790729712","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/hibiki-30-year-japanese-whisky","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}