{"product_id":"hibiki-30-years-old","title":"Hibiki 30 Years Old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki 30 Years Old Kacho Fugetsu is a limited edition release from Suntory’s Hibiki blended whisky program — presented in the iconic 24-facet bottle representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar. Kacho Fugetsu (「花鳥風月」, “flower, bird, wind, moon”) is the Japanese aesthetic concept of appreciating the beauty of nature. At 30 years, this is the oldest expression in the Hibiki lineup, blending malt whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries with grain whisky from Chita.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHibiki 30 was already among the most sought-after Japanese whiskies before becoming largely unavailable through standard retail channels — Suntory significantly reduced or eliminated the regular release due to aged stock limitations. The Kacho Fugetsu edition adds the ceremonial lacquered presentation to the standard 30-year liquid, making it among the rarest and most collectible Hibiki releases. The 30-year age statement means the youngest whisky in the blend spent three decades in cask — a depth of maturation that produces the characteristic dark dried fruit, sandalwood, and integrated oak complexity associated with Hibiki at age.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark dried fruit, sandalwood, subtle smoke, and integrated oak with the floral delicacy that defines Hibiki. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and layered — raisins, dark chocolate, mizunara oak spice, and concentrated malt. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, complex, and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory, Japan — \u003cstrong\u003eDistilleries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki + Hakushu malt whiskies + Chita grain whisky — \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Years minimum — \u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition — \u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-facet design — \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% — \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare\"\u003erare and allocated spirits\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat does Kacho Fugetsu mean and why is it significant to this release?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eKacho Fugetsu (花鳥風月) is a classical Japanese aesthetic concept referring to the beauty of the natural world as expressed through flowers, birds, wind, and the moon. The term comes from the tradition of Japanese poetry and art that finds profound meaning in seasonal and natural phenomena. For Hibiki, whose name means “harmony,” the Kacho Fugetsu designation represents the pinnacle of the distillery’s aesthetic philosophy — a whisky that embodies natural beauty and the passage of time. The presentation bottle uses traditional Japanese lacquerwork on the 24-facet crystal, with each facet representing one of the 24 sekki (micro-seasons) of the Japanese calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhy is Hibiki 30 so difficult to find?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuntory significantly curtailed production of aged Hibiki expressions beginning in the mid-2010s as the global Japanese whisky boom depleted stocks that had been laid down decades earlier. The 30-year expression requires inventory from barrels filled in the 1980s and early 1990s — a period when demand for aged Japanese whisky was a fraction of today’s market. Suntory has acknowledged that aged stocks are finite and cannot be replenished on short timescales, which is why regular commercial releases of Hibiki 30 effectively ceased. Bottles that appear on the secondary market or through allocated specialty retailers represent existing inventory rather than ongoing production.\u003c\/p\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 (\\u82b1\\u9ce5\\u98a8\\u6708) is a classical Japanese aesthetic concept meaning flower, bird, wind, moon \\u2014 the beauty of the natural world. For Hibiki, it represents the pinnacle of the distillery's philosophy of harmony. 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Regular commercial releases effectively ceased, making existing inventory the only source.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904178720839,"sku":"4901777272460","price":7999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/hibiki30_1000x_9d414045-2b5b-4b20-bdd4-ce729723a66e.jpg?v=1782422374","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/hibiki-30-years-old","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}