Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022 Japanese Blended Malt Whisky

Brand: Hibiki (House of Suntory)

Release Name: Blossom Harmony 2022 (2nd Release, First Global Release)

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

Composition: Blend of Malt and Grain Whiskies

Age: No Age Statement (2022 Release)

Volume: 700ml Bottle

Alc / Vol (%): 43.0%

Country: Japan

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

Cask Type: Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Cask Finish, over Traditional Hibiki Oak Maturation

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

Award Winner: Not independently confirmed for this specific release — Hibiki as a brand is Japan's most highly awarded blended whisky

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 only once a year, and the 2022 edition was the first global release in the series to reach international markets including the US, UK, Australia and Germany, making it a genuinely scarce, sought-after bottle. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo spent years experimenting with sakura (cherry blossom) cask finishing before landing on the right balance for this blend — a technique rarely used in whisky production due to how easily the wood's character can overpower the spirit. Built on the same Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita malt and grain whiskies that define core Hibiki expressions, this release adds a distinctive floral, springtime layer that standard Hibiki bottlings don't have. It's a strong choice for collectors and gift-buyers alike, presented in Hibiki's iconic 24-facet decanter.