{"product_id":"suntory-hibiki-japanese-harmony-master-s-select","title":"Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select is a travel retail exclusive expression of Hibiki Harmony — the same multi-distillery, multi-cask Suntory blend, curated specifically for the international travel retail market and recognized with a Gold Medal at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards, presenting a slightly different cask selection emphasis from the standard Harmony that highlights the fruity sherry character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Master's Select designation indicates that Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo made specific barrel selections for this expression that differ from the standard Harmony retail blend — the resulting profile emphasizes the fruity sherry notes and a richer, smoother texture that distinguish it from the standard expression. The World Whiskies Awards Gold Medal in 2016 validated the blend's quality against international competition at a time when Japanese whisky was at the peak of global critical attention. Like all Hibiki Harmony expressions, the Master's Select draws on at least 10 malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, matured across multiple cask types including Mizunara Japanese oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex — honey, orange peel, and fruity sherry notes with the underlying Hibiki Harmony character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and balanced — the sherry cask influence more prominent than in the standard Harmony, with honey and dried fruit richness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering Mizunara spice touch with the sherry-influenced sweetness persisting\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, Travel Retail Exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Medal — World Whiskies Awards 2016\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiki Harmony cask selection — Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, multiple cask types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43% (86 Proof)\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\":\"How does Master's Select differ from standard Hibiki Harmony?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Master's Select is a travel retail exclusive with a specific cask selection by Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo that emphasizes the fruity sherry character more than the standard Harmony. The same multi-distillery, multi-cask Hibiki blend, but with a different barrel selection focus and a Gold Medal from the 2016 World Whiskies Awards.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904172134471,"sku":"080686934073","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/SuntoryHibikiJapaneseHarmonyMaster_sSelect.png?v=1782422216","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/suntory-hibiki-japanese-harmony-master-s-select","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}