Hibiki 30 Year Old Whisky, Japan Old Rip Van Winkle crushed stones and earthy as

crushed stones and earthy as well as leafy and black tea notes

and then as a winemaker with Hans & Anita Nittnaus for the next three years

tiny amount of sulfur at bottling

when the Bloomers purchased the hillside site on the east side of Seneca Lake

filtering and with only a small amount of added SO2

Hibiki 30 Year Old Whisky, Japan Old Rip Van Winkle crushed stones and earthy asA pinnacle Hibiki release composed of some of Suntorys oldest malt and grain stocks, aged predominantly in Mizunara and sherry casks. The 30 layers decades of oxidative concentration with the aromatic lift of rare Mizunara: sandalwood, lacquered fruit, dark honey, and umami rich depth. Texture is impossibly silken, tannin fully resolved, and the finish long, warm, and incense driven. A masterclass in Japanese blending at extreme age.