{"product_id":"hibiki-21-years-100th-anniversary-edition-japanese-blended-whisky-700ml","title":"Hibiki 21 Years 100th Anniversary Edition Japanese Blended Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommemorating 100 years of Suntory whisky — the Hibiki 21 Year 100th Anniversary Edition. A blended Japanese whisky from Yamazaki malt, Hakushu malt, and Chita grain, at 21 years of age, in a presentation that marks the centenary of Japan's oldest and most celebrated whisky producer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSuntory was founded in 1923 when Shinjiro Torii established the Yamazaki Distillery south of Kyoto — the first malt whisky distillery in Japan and the founding act of the entire Japanese whisky category. In the century since, Suntory built a second malt distillery (Hakushu, 1973) and a grain distillery (Chita, 1972), creating the three-pillar production system that enables Hibiki's distinctive blending approach.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHibiki — Japanese for \"harmony\" or \"resonance\" — is Suntory's master blended whisky expression, combining Yamazaki malt (rich, fruit-forward, sherry-influenced), Hakushu malt (lighter, herbaceous, gently smoky), and Chita grain (clean, sweet, integrating foundation). The 21 Year version is the most celebrated age-statement Hibiki — consistently rated among the world's finest blended whiskies — and the 100th Anniversary Edition is the most significant bottling of the expression in the program's history, released once to mark a milestone that occurs once per century.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant amber with the golden hues of Hibiki's multi-cask maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose, lychee, sandalwood, and light smoke — the three-distillery harmony at 21-year depth.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and complex — coconut, vanilla, maple, and the gentle integration of three distinct production styles at their most mature expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long — the Hibiki hallmark of a finish that evolves through warmth, spice, and dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory, Japan (est. 1923)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Blended Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki malt + Hakushu malt + Chita grain\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100th Anniversary (Suntory centenary, 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this the most significant Hibiki 21 ever bottled?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 100th Anniversary commemorates a specific, unrepeatable milestone — the centenary of Suntory's founding of Japanese whisky in 1923. Unlike standard annual or limited releases, this edition marks a historical occasion that occurs once per century. No future Hibiki 21 can carry the same centenary significance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Hibiki 21 compare to Hibiki 17 and Hibiki 30?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiki 17 was discontinued in 2018 due to aged stock shortages — making surviving bottles increasingly valuable. Hibiki 21 is the current flagship age-statement, consistently rated among the world's finest blended whiskies. Hibiki 30 is the ultra-aged apex, produced in extremely limited quantities. The 100th Anniversary 21 Year sits at the program's peak current expression with historical milestone significance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the three Suntory production sites? \u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki (1923, Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture): Japan's oldest distillery, producing rich, fruit-forward malt with sherry cask influence. Hakushu (1973, Yamanashi Prefecture): mountain forest distillery producing lighter, herbaceous, gently smoky malt. Chita (1972, Aichi Prefecture): grain distillery producing clean, sweet spirit that integrates the two malts.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 100th Anniversary Hibiki 21 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — one of the rarest Japanese whisky expressions in the Wooden Cork inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What makes this the most significant Hibiki 21 ever bottled?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 100th Anniversary marks the centenary of Suntory's founding of Japanese whisky in 1923 \\u2014 a once-per-century milestone. 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