Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022: A Different Kind of Harmony
Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 is the second release in Suntory's annual spring tradition, first launched in 2021 to celebrate Japan's sakura season. Hibiki, meaning "resonance" in Japanese, embodies the Suntory philosophy of creating harmony between people and nature, and Blossom Harmony reveals a distinctly different expression of that idea, one built specifically around a moment of joyful celebration.
How Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 Is Made
This release blends a rare selection of whiskies finished in Sakura, Japanese cherry blossom, wood casks with diverse matured malt and grain whiskies drawn from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. Fifth-generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo found what Suntory calls a special alchemy between the grain whiskies and the Sakura cask, an innovation that marked the first time the brand had used this wood for cask finishing. It's bottled at 43% ABV and presented in a decanter with an artful floral sakura motif box.
Tasting Notes
Color: Amber.
Nose: Wafting floral scents, sakura, and fragrant olive.
Palate: Smooth mouthfeel with expanding fragrance, acacia honey, French pear, and a refined sweetness suggestive of sakura mochi.
Finish: Long-lasting, rich, and brilliant.
Food Pairings
The acacia honey and French pear character in Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 pairs beautifully with a light fruit tart, sakura mochi, or a delicate almond cake. Its floral sweetness also complements soft, mild cheeses like brie.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 neat to fully appreciate its layered floral and honey character, on the rocks to bring out its sweeter notes, or in a highball with sparkling water, where the effervescence lifts the sakura and honey character for a light, celebratory pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Blossom Harmony different from standard Hibiki? It's finished in Sakura, Japanese cherry blossom, wood casks, an innovation first introduced in the 2021 release and continued here, layering in floral character not found in the standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony.
When was this whisky released? In October 2022, as the second edition in Suntory's annual Blossom Harmony series.
What proof is this whisky? 43% ABV (86 proof).
Which distilleries contribute to this blend? Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita.
Explore More
Looking for more from this legendary Japanese whisky house? Shop the full Suntory collection for Hibiki Harmony, Yamazaki, and Toki expressions, or browse our complete Japanese Whiskey collection for more from Japan's top distilleries.
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