Hibiki 17 Years Old is one of the most celebrated and sought-after Japanese whiskies ever released by Suntory. Elegant, impeccably balanced and deeply expressive, it embodies the philosophy of hibiki — harmony — for which the brand is named.
Crafted by the House of Suntory, founded in 1923, Hibiki is a masterful blend of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, combined with grain whisky from Chita. Each component is matured for a minimum of 17 years, ensuring depth, refinement and exceptional integration. In Japanese whisky, an age statement is precise: every drop in the bottle has been aged for at least the stated number of years.
The whisky is presented in Hibiki’s signature bottle with 24 facets, symbolising the 24 seasonal divisions of the traditional Japanese calendar — a subtle tribute to time, nature and craftsmanship. This attention to detail reflects Suntory’s deep respect for balance and harmony.
On the nose, Hibiki 17 offers notes of dried apricot, honey, orange peel and delicate oak spice. The palate reveals dark chocolate, toffee, sandalwood and a gentle wisp of smoke, leading to a long, graceful finish that lingers with quiet elegance.
Now discontinued and originally released primarily for the Japanese domestic market, Hibiki 17 Years Old is no longer officially available in Europe or the United States. Its limited distribution and growing scarcity have made it highly desirable among collectors worldwide, firmly establishing it as a modern classic.
Hibiki 17 Years Old is more than a whisky; it is a refined expression of Japanese craftsmanship — rare, harmonious and increasingly difficult to obtain.
| Category: |
Blended Malt whisky from Japan |
| Distillery: |
Hibiki |
| Bottling serie: |
17 Years Old Release |
| Extra information: |
Suntory Whisky |
| Extra information: |
Released only for the Japanese marked |
| Extra information: |
With the black number '17' and the golden back label |
| Bottler: |
Distillery bottling |
| Age: |
17 Years Old |
| Vintage: |
- |
| Bottled in: |
2002-2006 (Estimated) |
| Cask type: |
Masterful blend of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, combined with grain whisky from Chita |
| Cask number: |
- |
| Strength: |
43% |
| Size: |
700 ml (70 cl) |
| Total produced bottles: |
Approx 10.000 bottles have been produced |
| Included original case: |
No, released without any case: bottle only |
| Condition: |
The bottles are in perfect condition (new) |
| Good investment: |
Yes and drinkable |
| Expert rating: |
90/100 |
| Extra information: |
- |