Suntory Expressions including Hibiki

Question 1

What distilleries are the sources for Hibiki?

Answer 1

Blend of Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita

Question 2

When was Hibiki first released?

Answer 2

1989

Question 3

Hibiki Japonese Harmony

Answer 3

Blend of all three distilleries (Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita), five different types of casks (including American White Oak, ex-Sherry, Mizunara)

Question 4

Intially, what were Yamazaki and Hakushu whiskies categorizes as?

Answer 4

-Pure Malt
-Yamazaki Pure Malt - launched in March of 1984
-originally no age statement
-Yamazaki changed to “12 Years Old” in 1986
-From 2004 on, Yamazaki and Hakushu labeled at “Single Malt”
-Suntory has also released products at times that were true pure malts (or blended malts)

Question 5

Since 2010 both Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries have been producing at what capacity?

Answer 5

-100% Capacity
-Seven Days a week
-330 days per year
-around the clock
-“At some point in the near future, they should be able to produce an ample amount of mature stock to match demand.”