Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2024 Limited Edition Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Brand: Hibiki (House of Suntory)

Release Name: Blossom Harmony 2024 Limited Edition (4th Release)

Whisky Style / Type: Blended Japanese Whisky, Sakura Cask Finished

Composition: Blend of Malt and Grain Whiskies

Age: No Age Statement (2024 Release)

Volume: 700ml Bottle

Alc / Vol (%): 43.0%

Country: Japan

Region: Blended from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita Distilleries

Cask Type: American Oak, Sherry Casks, Mizunara Oak, with Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Cask Finishing

Limited Edition: Yes (Annual Release — Fourth Instalment in the Series)

Award Winner: Not independently confirmed for this specific release — Hibiki as a brand is one of Japan's most internationally awarded whiskies

Hibiki is a premium Japanese whisky brand known for its smooth, balanced blends and rich, layered flavors crafted from carefully matured malt and grain whiskies.

Hibiki Blossom Harmony is released just once a year, and the 2024 edition marks the fourth in the series , a genuinely limited window rather than an always-available product. Its distinguishing feature is the use of rare sakura (cherry blossom) cask finishing alongside Mizunara oak, a wood so scarce and prone to leakage that it's rarely used in whisky production at scale, giving this blend a floral, incense-like complexity that standard Hibiki expressions don't have. Sourced from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries, it carries the pedigree of Japan's most internationally decorated whisky house. Beyond what's in the bottle, the 2024 packaging draws on the Japanese art of Yobitsugi, making it as much a collector's piece as a drinking whisky, a strong gifting choice for celebrations or serious whisky collections alike.