Hibiki 21-Year-Old Mount Fuji Limited Edition. The name Hibiki means “resonance” in Japanese. Markedly, Suntory Whisky Hibiki resonates with the subtleties of nature infused by the 24 seasons of Japan’s traditional calendar and is reflected in the 24 facets of its bottle design. However, the Suntory whisky Hibiki is a harmonious blend, blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship.
Furthermore, Hibiki was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary and has ever since been embraced as the paragon of the art of Japanese whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people. Also, Hibiki Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky but among the most prestigious and honored whiskies in the world. Subsequently, released in 2014 with only 2000 hibiki 21 limited edition duty free bottles produced and fast became a collector’s item.
In Conclusion, to commemorate Mount Fuji the highest peak in Japan getting added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2013, Suntory released this special edition. In addition to being the best-blended whisky in the world, this is also a limited edition. Only 2000 bottles were ever released of this Mount Fuji edition, making it a valuable collector’s item.
Finally, here the Hibiki whose bottle always has 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar has been redecorated with a painting of a scenic view of Mount Fuji. Hibiki 21-year-old is a very popular and stunning blend here produced by Suntory.
Here is a hint more info of its success (here are a few)
Whisky Bible 2014 – 96 get more info points!
World Whisky Awards 2010
International Wine Spirit Challenge 2011
Whisky Bible Awards 2012 – Japanese Whisky of the Year
World Whisky Awards 2012 – Best Japanese Whisky over 21