{"product_id":"hibiki-12-year-kacho-fugetsu-limited-edition","title":"Hibiki 12 Year Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hibiki 12 Year multi-cask blended whisky from Suntory in the rare Kacho Fugetsu limited edition presentation — a 24-facet bottle bearing the beauty of Japanese nature through its seasonal design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHibiki 12 Year was one of Suntory's entry-level expressions in the Hibiki blended whisky family before its discontinuation. A blend of malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu with Chita grain whisky, matured in a combination of casks and hand-assembled to represent the harmony (\"Hibiki\" means harmony in Japanese) that defines the series.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Kacho Fugetsu — a Japanese aesthetic concept meaning \"the beauty of nature and the changing seasons\" — refers to the appreciation of nature's beauty: flowers (ka), birds (cho), wind (fu), and moon (getsu). The limited edition bottle design brings this philosophy to life with nature-inspired artwork and the signature 24-facet design representing the 24 sekki micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. Since Hibiki 12 Year was also discontinued, all remaining Kacho Fugetsu stock is finite.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light amber with golden clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet floral aroma of hand-selected matured malts combined with natural wood essence — bright and inviting.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive and full-bodied — honey, orange peel, and white chocolate with the characteristic smoothness of Suntory's blending program.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smooth — a gentle sweetness fading with warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Japanese Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-facet Kacho Fugetsu limited edition design\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/hibiki\"\u003eHibiki collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Kacho Fugetsu mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kacho Fugetsu (花鳥風月) is a Japanese aesthetic concept meaning the appreciation of the beauty of nature and the changing seasons — flowers (ka\/花), birds (cho\/鳥), wind (fu\/風), and moon (getsu\/月). It is one of Japanese culture's most cherished philosophical concepts, emphasizing that beauty is found in transience and natural cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the 24 facets on the bottle represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 24 facets of all Hibiki bottles represent the 24 sekki — the micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. Each facet catches light differently, creating a bottle that is itself a celebration of seasonal change. The Kacho Fugetsu limited edition elevates this design with additional nature-inspired artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Hibiki 12 Year still produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Suntory discontinued the Hibiki 12 Year along with the 17 Year due to aged whisky supply constraints. All remaining Hibiki 12 Year stock is finite, making limited edition presentations like the Kacho Fugetsu particularly collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good entry point to the Hibiki Kacho Fugetsu series?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the 12 Year is the most approachable age statement in the Hibiki family, and the Kacho Fugetsu presentation makes it a meaningful collector's piece despite being a younger expression than the 21 Year or 30 Year Kacho editions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does Kacho Fugetsu mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Kacho Fugetsu is a Japanese aesthetic concept meaning the appreciation of nature's beauty through the changing seasons \\u2014 flowers, birds, wind, and moon. 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