HIBIKI KUTANI 35 YEAR OLD.
Over the past few years, Japanese whiskey has exploded in popularity. From the most popular bottles to the limited edition, Japanese whiskey is becoming increasingly difficult to find because whiskey fans have discovered just how good it can be. Suntory made a surprise by revealing extremely limited versions of the 35-year-old Hibiki named Kutani released on November 29, 2016.
It is no coincidence that 35-year-old Hibiki Kutani is the iconic artwork, because:
- Collaboration between top Japanese artists and whiskey producer.
Hibiki 35 year old is a perfect blending jewel containing single malts and grain whiskies aged in different types of barrels such as Sherry, Bourbon and Mizunara casks the rare and aged oak from Japan. With influential craftsmen, together with meticulous management of the manufacturer, set the standards that whiskey makers follow to this day, the famous luxury drink is made not only in Japan but also worldwide.
- Mark the 400th anniversary of the appearance of porcelain in Japan.
As well as the previous versions, but also to honor and mark the 400th anniversary of the appearance of porcelain in Japan, Suntory has used the expertise of traditional ceramics producers in Arita on the island of Kyushu. For the occasion, the craftsmen have created a traditional design which incorporates the typical shape of Hibiki blend bottles.
The Kutani style of Japanese ceramic-ware dates back to the mid-17th Century, after a gold-mine worker in the area named Goto Sajiro was sent by his feudal lord to learn the art of porcelain manufacture in Arita. While the artefacts produced in Arita were more conservative, and discernably by Chinese in feel, the Kutani developed their own more colourful, visceral style.
- Production limited.
Bottles combines drawings of peonies flowers, symbol of happiness and wealth, with butterflies which represent longevity. Only 150 bottles of this edition were produced and will be available just in Japan, bottled unchillfiltered at 47% above volume, volume of 700ml.
