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Hibiki

Hibiki 30 Year Old

· Blend of Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita Distillery

Age
30 yr
ABV
43%
Size
700 ml
Style
blended
Release
core range
Status
current

Sumptuous, honeyed and profoundly integrated; the reference ultra-premium Japanese blend.

Scores

Glass Guide
95
/ 100
Collectability
94
/ 100
Investment
90
/ 100
investment gradeDemand: very highrisingCounterfeit: high
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Provenance & authenticity

Distillery
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Region
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Bottler
Hibiki
Component distilleries
Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita Distillery
Bottled
2024
First released
1997

Provenance facts are catalogued from producer literature, official specification sheets, and auction house condition reports. Where a field is unverified it is left blank rather than estimated.

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Flavour

Nose

Honey, sandalwood, dried fruit and polished oak.

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Palate

Deeply integrated sherry fruit, incense and spice.

Finish

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Aftertaste — Sandalwood and honey

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Maturation

  1. Stage 1 · primary
    First-fill Oloroso sherry butt
    European oak · oloroso sherry · first-fill
    45%
  2. Stage 2 · primary
    Ex-bourbon barrel
    American oak · bourbon · first-fill
    40%
  3. Stage 3 · primary
    Mizunara oak cask
    Mizunara (Japanese oak) · virgin
    15%

    Mizunara accent

Pricing & Availability — Japan
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Market & Auction

Illustrative data
Current MSRP
$9,500AUD
Avg Retail
$11,500AUD
Low Retail
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High Retail
—
Verified sales on record
1
Most recent
May 26
Investment metrics
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