{"product_id":"hibiki-blossom-harmony-2022-limited-edition-japanese-whisky","title":"Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 Limited Edition Japanese Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 is the second release in an annual spring tradition that began in 2021, taking the harmonious Hibiki blend, a marriage of more than ten malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries aged across five cask types, and finishing a rare selection in sakura (Japanese cherry blossom) wood casks. This sakura cask finishing was pioneered by fifth generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, captivated by the wood's symbolism and its distinctive, subtly floral and spicy character, honoring the Japanese tradition of gathering beneath flowering sakura trees each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProducer: The House of Suntory, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlend: Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita malt and grain whiskies, finished in sakura wood casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRelease: 2022 (second annual Blossom Harmony edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Wafting floral scents of sakura blossom and fragrant olive, with white peach, honey, and vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Smooth and silky, with acacia honey, French pear, sweet plum, and a refined sweetness suggestive of sakura mochi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Long-lasting, rich, and brilliant, with sweet citrus and gentle mizunara warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePresented in a decorative decanter with an artful floral sakura motif box, Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 has become one of the most sought-after limited Hibiki releases among collectors worldwide, best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to appreciate its delicate, layered floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry blossom and honey on the nose, with acacia honey, French pear, and sakura mochi sweetness on the palate, finishing rich with citrus and mizunara warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes this edition special?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare selection of whiskies finished in sakura (cherry blossom) wood casks, an innovation by Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo not found in standard Hibiki Harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this an annual release?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Blossom Harmony began in 2021 as the first limited edition Hibiki release and has continued as a yearly spring tradition, making each year's bottle a distinct collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hibiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629184389204,"sku":"HIBIKI-BLOSSOM2022-700","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/Image_84ee5d79-ceb9-4fe4-827e-767b61febb81.webp?v=1787036005","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/hibiki-blossom-harmony-2022-limited-edition-japanese-whisky","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}