
Hibiki 21 Year Old stands among Suntory’s most revered creations, a masterfully aged Japanese blended whisky that embodies the pinnacle of harmony and craftsmanship. Positioned in the upper echelon of the Hibiki range, it is celebrated for its exquisite balance, depth, and complexity—a true testament to the expertise of Suntory’s master blenders.
This refined blend brings together distinguished single malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu, along with the delicate elegance of Chita grain whisky. Its foundation is built on the pure, mineral-rich waters of Yamazaki and Hakushu’s underground springs, renowned for their softness, which lends a smooth, polished character to the whisky.
Matured for a minimum of 21 years in a carefully curated selection of casks—including American oak, sherry casks, and rare Mizunara oak—this whisky unfolds in layers of depth. The Mizunara influence, in particular, imparts a signature touch of exotic spice and fragrant incense, elevating its complexity.
On the palate, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and sandalwood intertwine with hints of subtle smoke, leading to an enduring, elegant finish. As one of the most highly awarded Japanese whiskies, Hibiki 21 Year Old is revered by collectors and connoisseurs alike—a whisky that captures the very essence of time, patience, and artistry.
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Blackcurrants
Lemon
Vanilla
On the Palate
Caramel
Light Oak
Spice
The Finish
Smoke
Globally Acclaimed
World’s Best Blended Whisky (World Whiskies Awards, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2019)
Trophy (International Spirits Challenge, 2013-2016, 2018)
Supreme Champion Spirit (International Spirits Challenge, 2017) Gold Medal (International Spirits Challenge, 2012)
About Hibiki
Customer reviews
4.8 out of 5 · 33 reviews
This is one of the finest blends I have had the privilege to sample. A real treat. Dried fruit and spice notes as well as toffee. Very drinkable.
The Hibiki 21 is a fantastic whisky. It stands up brilliantly against any Scotch Whisky of a similar price. I’m looking forward to my next dram.
I haven’t opened mine yet, I just wanted to comment on the exceptional quality of service from dekanta. If you have ever been to Japan you are aware that they are known for over delivering and over performing beyond what is expected. My bottles of whisky were gift wrapped, came with pouring gloves (I guess that’s what I’d call them?), and they were very responsive to emails. Made it feel extra special. In my estimation, dekanta has to be the best place to reliably get Japanese whisky online, in this day and age. Just letting y’all know ;-)
Whenever I see it at a bar, I get one. If you can get a bottle, I recommend it
Bought a bottle of Suntory Hibiki 21 year old for my Dad for Xmas. The price was as fine as anywhere else I found and the packaging & delivery were excellent. Very good service, would highly recommend.
I purchased this Hibiki 21 bottle for a Christmas gift and was lucky enough to get to taste some too. It was amazing! I have never had a better whiskey! The customer service was great and well worth the price and time for delivery to the U.S. I highly recommend this to everyone who appreciates a good whiskey!
Recently got bottle of hibiki 21, great customer service and efficiency. Really enjoyed the extra efforts from team to make it special.
Dekanta has great customer service. Got this for my husband, he absolutely loved it.
I am sure that the product is as fine as others say. However, it’s more than two months that I am waiting for it to be delivered. So the one star goes to the distributor. I can’t really say anything about the product at this time.
I purchased the whiskey as a Birthday gift . It won rave reviews at the Birthday celebration. I also wanted to comment on the exceptional customer service team at Dekanta. They were polite, helpful, and very pleasant to communicate with.
Great dried fruit notes and nutty aroma, exceptional flavor. Would absolutely order again
Hibiki 21 is bar none one of the absolute best whiskies I’ve ever tasted from anywhere in the world. On top of that, Dekanta is exceptionally polite and accommodating to make sure you have the best experience.
Hibiki 21 is addictive because of its smooth tasting complexity. My wife will only drink the Hibiki 21.
Magnifique whisky, Dekanta répond rapidement et assure un suivi parfait avec une grande souplesse En ou rapide et propre des bouteilles
Top notch Japanese Whiskey! Dekanta delivered as promised. Extremely professional and responsive. Will definitely be picking up more from Dekanta!
Great experience…. cannot ask for better customer service and following up with every step of the way!!!
This is by far, one of my favorite Japanese Whiskys. I bought it for my husband’s birthday as it is very hard to find in the US. The seller was superb, excellent communication all the way through and the product arrived quickly and was packed with care.
I first tried this at the Yamazaki distillery, and it sparked a love of whiskey. It’ll be tough to find a better bottle than this
Very impressed with the high level of customer service – my email was responded to almost immediately when I queried the status of my order. I was a little dubious initially about ordering whisky from overseas but I needn’t have been – this is a very professional company whom I would not hesitate to use again.
One of the best tasting whiskey I’ve tasted and the customer service is exceptional. Looking forward to doing more business with Dekantā in the future. Thank you
Being an avid whisky drinker, there have not been many whiskies that have impressed me like Hibiki. When it became almost impossible to find it in the states, I did some research and came across Dekanta. If I am honest, my first thought was that it was a scam. 3 bottles later, the exceptional customer service, and the prompt shipment have made me a true fan of Dekanta. I will continue to purchase spirits from them for years to come.
Excellent whiskey. Really lovely. As others have noted, the customer service is very good. Recommend highly.
Thankfully.very good..
To all the scotch drinkers this is one of the best scotch I do have a collection of scratch
From the moment of purchase until delivery I was kept informed – it was like receiving the special package it is. We celebrated the opening of the bottle with people from the industry and we savored every sip. Highly recommend.
Excellent whiskey
Lovely whisky and great service from dekanta. Thank you and I will come back for more!
Great service & communicate effectively for your order. Packing is secured & custom duty paid via DHL saved a lot of trouble
Awesome and quick service considering everything that is going on with shipping delays. This is my 2nd hibiki from them, will order more in future
Dekanta was very attentive and approachable during the post-purchase pre-delivery period with frequent detailed email communications. The delivery was on the timeline as described. This blended whiskey is superb. Definitely, would buy again.
Years ago I used to buy a couple bottles at about $200 US in NRT…the fact that im now still buying it (at Dekanta) at over $1000 should tell all what my thoughts are on this fantastic whisky
I highly recommend this whisky. The customer service is excellent and the whisky that I receive is well packaged.
The Hibiki 21 is a fantastic, legendary whisky. Those words do not even do it justice! With this whisky’s age comes a dense, rich dram full of vibrant and fruity aromas and flavors. I could nose this forever, but know I will never be disappointed when I finally get around to sipping.
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