Suntory Hibiki Blender's Choice Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

This is a new expression for 2018, rather than a replacement for the discontinued Hibiki 17 year old, and based on an entirely new recipe (some x wine casks are included in the vatting). Scheduled for bars and restaurants across Japan, Blender's Choice comes with no age statement making it the third label under Hibiki’s growing portfolio of age-mystery whiskies (the others being Japanese Harmony and Japanese Harmony Master’s Select).

Other reviews... Definitely a hearty oak base here, yet it manages to simultaneously remain quite light on the tongue. Sweet wine starts to peek through along with a bit of vanilla towards the end... A young, tingling spiciness takes us through more of that forest, but mizunara obviously has another appointment, since it all drops off a tad too quickly if you ask me. Very dry and leaves me reaching for my chaser. Oh it’s younger than 17 years and it shows. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Hibiki Blender’s Choice does take you along a decent progression of aromas and flavors, which frankly, is exactly what a blended whisky should be doing. I do wish the finish was longer, since I did find it quite dry, but there’s still enough going on to keep most people entertained. - nomunication.jp/