Elegant, balanced and complex, Hibiki Whiskey 17 years from Suntory is undoubtedly the most famous of Japanese whiskeys. A great whiskey that won 7 Gold medals in different prestigious competitions during the last 10 years. Hibiki, meaning "resonance" or "echo", speaks to the soul and touches the emotions of whiskey lovers. A fantastic and fascinating Japanese blend that comes presented in a bottle with 24 facets as a representation of the ancient seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar. Tasting note: View: Hibiki 17 years old is amber in color. Nose: Quite complete. There are notes of honey and wax, resin and oak wood. There are notes of sweet smoke and cocoa, notes of cooked fruit and a nutty note. Mouth: Sweet and rich. There are crisp notes of blended shells, raisins and cream with a bit of tang and plenty of oak. The finish is long with notes of oak and cocoa.