Hibiki 21 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition Japanese Whisky

Step into the absolute pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship with the Hibiki 21 Year Old 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Japanese Whisky. Created by the legendary House of Suntory to commemorate a century of pioneering whisky production (1923–2023), this ultra-rare release embodies Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo’s masterwork. Highly sought after by spirit investors, high-net-worth bottle collectors, and luxury gift buyers worldwide, this 21-year-old expression stands as an irreplaceable crown jewel in any world-class spirits portfolio.

This exquisite blend marries meticulous grain whiskies from the Chita Distillery with deeply aged single malts from Suntory’s famed Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries. Matured for a minimum of 21 years—with a significant portion aged in priceless, hand-selected Mizunara Japanese oak casks—the liquid develops an unmatched harmony of depth, elegance, and complexity. Bottled at 43% ABV, Hibiki 21 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition delivers an extraordinarily silky, mouth-coating palate bursting with sandalwood, dried fruits, Mizunara incense, sweet honey, and subtle Japanese spice.

The Art of Japanese Blending & 24-Faceted Crystal

A Centenary Masterpiece: Housed in Hibiki’s iconic 24-faceted crystal bottle—representing the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar—and presented in an opulent, limited-edition wooden display box, this 100th Anniversary bottling captures the art of Monozukuri (elevated craftsmanship). Extremely scarce and globally allocated, each bottle is a high-performing asset on the international secondary market.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma / Nose: Immensely rich, elegant, and aromatic. Sweet cooked fruit, blackberry, and ripe banana open the bouquet, followed by delicate Mizunara oak, sandalwood incense, dark chocolate, and dried fig.
  • Palate / Flavour: Velvety, smooth, and deeply complex. Intricate layers of sandalwood, sweet honey, and dark cherry merge effortlessly with subtle Japanese oak tannins, candied orange peel, butterscotch, and warm cinnamon.
  • Finish: Unrivalled in length, complexity, and warmth. It concludes with enduring notes of incense smoke, dried plum, sweet vanillin, and lingering oriental oak spice.

Sip Hibiki 21 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition neat to appreciate its multi-distillery harmony, or preserve it displayed in its luxury wooden presentation box as the ultimate centrepiece of your rare Japanese whisky collection.