![]() ![]() ![]() Goho is located at 53A Duxton Rd, Entrance via RAPPU, Singapore 089517. For an additional $77++, diners can get two Hibiki pairings: a Hibiki Harmony highball served with seasonal appetisers, and Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 served neat and paired with wagyu short rib or pork jowl with seasonal vegetables, satsumaimo puree, warijoyu jus, and shaved roasted chestnuts. Goho Kaiseki & Bar is also offering the new whisky as an add-on to their omakase menus from now till 30 November 2022. This year’s release can be found in-store at 1855 The Bottle Shop, or online from iShopChangi, Wines ‘n’ Spirits, 1855 The Bottle Shop, Alcohol Delivery, Alcohaul, and Paneco. The 2021 edition costs more from some local online retailers that still stock it. The Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 sells for a bargain-basement price of S$1,200, but it is an investment. Kurayoshi Distillery, Mars Shinshu, and Nagahama Distillery also have similarly-styled whiskies. Under its Chita brand, Suntory has a grain whiskey matured in sakura casks for three years. This has encouraged distillers to play native wood like mizunara and sakura. While Scotland has strict laws dictating the type of oak used in their whisky, Japan’s rules are much looser. The palate is ripe with tropical fruits and warm toast over the sweet-salty tang of sakura mochi, finishing off with bittersweet spicy notes. This rare blend, only being made in limited numbers, is said to display a gorgeous aroma reminiscent of the blossoms that grow from the cherry tree, with mellow, harmonious flavours and a lingering yet refreshing. “It is this special relationship – harmony – that inspired me to create this blend.”Ĭoming in at 43 percent ABV, the whisky opens with a delicate floral bouquet followed by lush honey, orange peel, jasmine, and rich chocolate. Blossom Harmony blends Hibiki whisky with whisky finished in cherry barrels, making it the first Hibiki to be aged in sakura wood. ![]() “We found that there was a special alchemy between the grain whiskies and the sakura cask,” he said. The wood is also porous, which can cause over-oxidation and leakage.Īfter some experiments, Fukuyo settled on maturing Hibiki’s grain component in sakura casks, which makes up around 20 percent of the overall blend. The venture was hugely successful, and the company was renamed Kotobukiya in 1921, which built its first distillery three years later, Yamazaki. Sakura cask exerts a strong influence on the whisky, which can be overbearing when not managed properly. Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021 Suntory are one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjir Torii in 1899 as a wine store in Osaka. (Photo: House of Suntory) Japanese whisky producer House of Suntory will release a limited-edition bottling of Hibiki Harmony Japanese whisky that was finished in sakura wood casks, according to The Spirits Business. “I have been mesmerised by the sakura cask for the last five years now due to its symbolism, but also because of its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy aroma, and flavour notes,” he said.Īccording to Fukuyo, achieving the right balance and blend was challenging. David Morrow Oct 3rd, 2022, 3:38 pm Hibiki Blossom Harmony is the latest limited-edition release from Suntory. (Image credit: Suntory)įor this expression, fifth generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo wanted to focus on the wood. Viewing trees in bloom is a popular spring past time, and its leaves are used in the cuisine. The Japanese national flower is integral to the country’s culture. The Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 will also be available at the same price nationwide from May 25, while the 350-milliliter Chita and Ao bottles will be sold from March 23 for 1,900 yen and 2,500 yen respectively.Hibiki Blossom Harmony distinguishes itself from the core range by incorporating sakura, or cherry blossom. This rare blend, only being made in limited numbers, is said to display a gorgeous aroma reminiscent of the blossoms that grow from the cherry tree, with mellow, harmonious flavours and a lingering yet refreshing finish.īlossom Harmony is set to go on sale around Japan from May 25 at a recommended retail price of 8,000 yen. Blossom Harmony blends Hibiki whisky with whisky finished in cherry barrels, making it the first Hibiki to be aged in sakura wood. ![]()
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