Hibiki Gold Label - Suntory - b. 1990s - 750ml

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Hibiki 17 Year Old - Double Gold Label (Both Sides) - 700ml - 43% ABV -

ULTRA RARE DISCONTINUED - Investment Grade Japanese Whisky
Product Description:

 ULTRA RARE: DOUBLE GOLD LABEL VERSION    DISCONTINUED SINCE 2018 - INVESTMENT GRADE COLLECTIBLE

Presenting an exceptionally rare bottle of Hibiki 17 Year Old featuring the Double Gold Label (gold labels on both front and back) - one of the most sought-after versions among serious collectors worldwide.

This is not just whisky; it's a piece of Japanese whisky history.

WHY THIS BOTTLE IS EXTRAORDINARY

1.DOUBLE GOLD LABEL RARITY

This bottle features gold labels on BOTH the front and back - an extremely rare variant that commands significant premiums in the collector market:

  What Makes It Special:

Both front and back labels are gold (standard versions have only front gold label)
Produced during a limited production period
Significantly rarer than standard Hibiki 17 Year Old
Highly coveted by serious collectors and investors
Premium of 50-100% over standard versions in secondary markets

  Rarity Hierarchy:

Double Gold Label ← THIS BOTTLE (Ultra Rare)
Single Gold Label (Rare)
Standard Label (Discontinued)

2. DISCONTINUED STATUS - 2018

Hibiki 17 Year Old was officially discontinued in 2018 due to severe whisky shortage, making EVERY remaining bottle increasingly valuable:

 No Longer In Production  Appreciation Rate: 25-35% annually since discontinuation   Investment Grade: Blue-chip Japanese whisky asset     Global Demand: Collectors worldwide competing for bottles

ABOUT HIBIKI 17 YEAR OLD
The Pinnacle of Japanese Blended Whisky

Created by Suntory's legendary Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, Hibiki 17 Year Old represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese blending artistry. This expression harmoniously marries aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's three legendary distilleries:

  Yamazaki - Japan's first malt distillery (Est. 1923)   Hakushu - The "Forest Distillery" in Southern Alps  Chita - Renowned grain whisky distillery
 
AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Hibiki 17 Year Old is the most awarded Japanese blended whisky in history:

  World Whiskies Awards:

Best Blended Whisky (Multiple Years)
World's Best Blended Whisky

  International Spirits Challenge:

Supreme Champion Spirit (2014)
Trophy Winner - Multiple Years
Gold Medal - Consistent Winner

  San Francisco World Spirits Competition:

Double Gold Medal - Multiple Years
Best Blended Whisky

  Jim Murray's Whisky Bible:

96.5 Points (2017) - "Liquid Silk"
97.5 Points (Earlier Edition) - "Near Perfect"

 Warning
★★Duties and Taxes★★
・We are not responsible for any costs incurred in importing products into the purchaser's country of residence.
-Additional duties and import taxes may be imposed by your country of residence.
-Please check the laws of your country to see if import duties and taxes apply.

 Disclaimer:

[Please note: as this is a professional seller (“PRO” next to name), the bottle number shown in the pictures may be different from the number on the actual bottle you receive. Naturally, the condition will be identical.]

Hibiki 17 Year Old - Double Gold Label (Both Sides) - 700ml - 43% ABV -

ULTRA RARE DISCONTINUED - Investment Grade Japanese Whisky
Product Description:

 ULTRA RARE: DOUBLE GOLD LABEL VERSION    DISCONTINUED SINCE 2018 - INVESTMENT GRADE COLLECTIBLE

Presenting an exceptionally rare bottle of Hibiki 17 Year Old featuring the Double Gold Label (gold labels on both front and back) - one of the most sought-after versions among serious collectors worldwide.

This is not just whisky; it's a piece of Japanese whisky history.

WHY THIS BOTTLE IS EXTRAORDINARY

1.DOUBLE GOLD LABEL RARITY

This bottle features gold labels on BOTH the front and back - an extremely rare variant that commands significant premiums in the collector market:

  What Makes It Special:

Both front and back labels are gold (standard versions have only front gold label)
Produced during a limited production period
Significantly rarer than standard Hibiki 17 Year Old
Highly coveted by serious collectors and investors
Premium of 50-100% over standard versions in secondary markets

  Rarity Hierarchy:

Double Gold Label ← THIS BOTTLE (Ultra Rare)
Single Gold Label (Rare)
Standard Label (Discontinued)

2. DISCONTINUED STATUS - 2018

Hibiki 17 Year Old was officially discontinued in 2018 due to severe whisky shortage, making EVERY remaining bottle increasingly valuable:

 No Longer In Production  Appreciation Rate: 25-35% annually since discontinuation   Investment Grade: Blue-chip Japanese whisky asset     Global Demand: Collectors worldwide competing for bottles

ABOUT HIBIKI 17 YEAR OLD
The Pinnacle of Japanese Blended Whisky

Created by Suntory's legendary Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, Hibiki 17 Year Old represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese blending artistry. This expression harmoniously marries aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's three legendary distilleries:

  Yamazaki - Japan's first malt distillery (Est. 1923)   Hakushu - The "Forest Distillery" in Southern Alps  Chita - Renowned grain whisky distillery
 
AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Hibiki 17 Year Old is the most awarded Japanese blended whisky in history:

  World Whiskies Awards:

Best Blended Whisky (Multiple Years)
World's Best Blended Whisky

  International Spirits Challenge:

Supreme Champion Spirit (2014)
Trophy Winner - Multiple Years
Gold Medal - Consistent Winner

  San Francisco World Spirits Competition:

Double Gold Medal - Multiple Years
Best Blended Whisky

  Jim Murray's Whisky Bible:

96.5 Points (2017) - "Liquid Silk"
97.5 Points (Earlier Edition) - "Near Perfect"

 Warning
★★Duties and Taxes★★
・We are not responsible for any costs incurred in importing products into the purchaser's country of residence.
-Additional duties and import taxes may be imposed by your country of residence.
-Please check the laws of your country to see if import duties and taxes apply.

 Disclaimer:

[Please note: as this is a professional seller (“PRO” next to name), the bottle number shown in the pictures may be different from the number on the actual bottle you receive. Naturally, the condition will be identical.]

Details

Mixed lot
No
Distillery/brand
Hibiki
Name/edition
Gold Label
Bottler
Suntory
Country of production
Japan
Number of bottles in lot
1
Volume on label
750ml
Alcohol %
43%
Bottling period
1990s
Original packaging
Yes
JapanVerified
39
Objects sold
100%
pro

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