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Suntory · Japanese whisky

Suntory Hibiki Instrument – Clarinet

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Japanese whisky · Japan · 43% ABV · 500 ml

$3,699.99 USD

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About this bottle

A japanese whisky from Japan from Suntory, Suntory Hibiki Instrument – Clarinet is part of the Spirit Hives whiskey selection. It is bottled at 43% ABV, in a 500 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Full-bodied aroma; on the palate: The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice; finish: The finish is surprisingly long and warming.

Tasting notes

Nose
Full-bodied aroma.
Palate
The palate is an explosion of flavors and the finish is nice.
Finish
The finish is surprisingly long and warming.

Product facts

Producer / brandSuntory
Distillery / makerSuntory Yamazaki
StyleJapanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky
CountryJapan
Alcohol43% ABV (86 proof)
Bottle size500 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6559271977098
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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