Why is Nikka whisky so expensive?

Why is Nikka whisky so expensive?

During the slump of whisky in Japan, producers didn’t fill many casks. Nikka, owner of the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, completely halted production for several years. Best grain whisky, single malt and blended whisky awards pour in each year from some of the biggest, most competitive categories in the industry.

Is Nikka owned by Suntory?

There are several companies producing whisky in Japan, but the two best-known and most widely available are Suntory and Nikka. Both of these produce blended as well as single malt whiskies and blended malt whiskies, with their main blended whiskies being Suntory kakubin (角瓶, square bottle), and Black Nikka Clear.

What does hibiki harmony taste like?

Tasting Notes Nose: Well-defined aromatics float among nutty, floral and earthy, with hints of light raw coconut, apricot, saline and chrysanthemum and just a hint of rosemary or sage. Palate: A medium-bodied whisky, it opens both sweet and nutty with a hint of almond, dried fruit and coconut.

Is Suntory whisky a Scotch?

It’s Japanese made, but Scotch-inspired. And though Suntory’s original production took place in the Yamazaki distillery outside Kyoto, Torii originally developed the whisky’s flavor profile based on that of the Scotch whisky he tasted while on the job.

Is Japanese Whisky better than scotch?

High elevation, low pressure. Japan is home to some of the highest distilleries in the world; as elevation increases, pressure decreases, and therefore the boiling point also decreases. A lower boiling point helps retain flavor and aroma and produces a smooth, more drinkable whisky.

Is Hibiki harmony hard to find?

Hibiki Harmony It’s heartbreaking but its become nearly impossible to find a bottle of Hibiki with an age statement. However the brand’s Harmony whisky is a fairly common sighting on most good liquor store shelves and it’s lovely.

Is Nikka Japanese whiskey?

The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. (ニッカウヰスキー株式会社, Nikka Uisukī Kabushiki-gaisha) is a producer of Japanese whisky and other beverages headquartered in Tokyo. It is owned by Asahi Group Holdings.

Is Suntory whiskey made from rice?

What is Suntory whisky made from? Our malt whiskies are made with malted barley, and our grain whiskies with corn.

What kind of alcohol is Hibiki harmony?

Suntory Hibiki Harmony. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Presented in the brand’s trademark 24-faceted bottle representing the Japanese seasons, this is light, approachable and moreish with enticing notes of orange peel and white chocolate.

What does Hibiki Suntory whisky taste like?

From the bottling, to the whisky, to the packaging, its the paragon. Hibiki Suntory Whisky Harmony – (On The Nose) slight malt musty note, honey, fruity, citrus, a hint of melon maybe, wood, sweetness, orange peel, fragrant, floral.

What is a Hibiki ®?

Hibiki ® was launched in 1989 to commemorate Suntory’s 90th anniversary, and has ever since been embraced as the paragon of The Art of Japanese Whisky, the very product of Japanese nature and her people. Hibiki ® Whisky is not only Japan’s most highly awarded blended whisky, but among the most prestigious and honoured whiskies in the world.

What is Japanese harmony whisky?

Harmony – a rather apt word to describe this well-balanced Japanese blended whisky from the Hibiki range. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is made with malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whisky from the Chita distillery.