{"product_id":"hibiki-blossom-harmony-whisky","title":"Hibiki Blossom Harmony Whisky 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki Blossom Harmony 2021 is a landmark limited annual release — the first Hibiki expression ever finished in sakura (cherry) wood barrels, adding a delicate cherry blossom aroma and gentle sweetness to the standard Hibiki Harmony blend that no previous Hibiki expression has achieved, presented in a bottle with intricate sakura floral designs that reflect the seasonal significance of cherry blossom in Japanese culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSakura wood is vanishingly rare as a whisky cask material — cherry trees grow slowly and their wood is extremely dense and difficult to work with, making sakura barrel production an artisanal undertaking that most distilleries don't attempt. Suntory has been experimenting with Japanese wood types for decades as part of its broader Mizunara oak program, and the Blossom Harmony represents the commercial debut of sakura finishing for the Hibiki range. The base blend is the standard Hibiki Harmony multi-distillery, five-cask expression; the sakura finish adds a layer of delicate cherry blossom aroma and a subtle floral sweetness that sits above the Harmony's existing rose, lychee, and Mizunara character without overwhelming it. The 2021 release was produced in limited quantities and is unlikely to return in identical form in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry blossom aroma over the standard Hibiki Harmony rose and lychee character — floral and delicate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow and harmonious — the sakura finish adding a gentle sweetness and floral complexity to the five-cask Harmony blend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering yet refreshing — the cherry blossom character persisting lightly through a clean close\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Blended Whisky, Limited Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiki Harmony (10+ whiskies, five cask types, Yamazaki\/Hakushu\/Chita)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakura (cherry) wood barrels — the first sakura finish in Hibiki history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is sakura wood finishing significant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Cherry trees grow slowly and their wood is extremely dense and difficult to work with — sakura barrel production is an artisanal undertaking most distilleries don't attempt. The Blossom Harmony represents the commercial debut of sakura finishing for the Hibiki range, adding cherry blossom aroma and floral sweetness unavailable in any other cask type.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904194154567,"sku":"21-4901777359895","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Image_01e3b938-7f3b-4a55-9170-be526accb1f1.jpg?v=1782422709","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/hibiki-blossom-harmony-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}