Japanese whiskey is unique because of its blend of craftsmanship and history. The Yamazaki distillery was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. The distillery produces a range of whiskies from high-end blends to single malt bottles. It’s located near Kyoto, Japan and named after the area where it was built: Mount Fujiyama (which means “Mount Rising Sun” which is often called “Hibiki.” Hibiki is derived from two different words that mean “echo” and “firmness.”
Hibiki is a Japanese whiskey crafted at the Yamazaki distillery.

Hibiki is a Japanese whiskey crafted at the Yamazaki distillery. It’s made from a blend of malted barley and other grains, which are distilled in copper pot stills and aged for at least 3 years in oak casks to create smoothness.

Hibiki doesn’t refer to any specific type of whiskey; rather, it refers to the art of blending different types of whiskeys together into one harmonious beverage.
Hibiki Whiskey is distilled using a high proportion of malted barley and other grains.

Hibiki Whiskey is distilled using a high proportion of malted barley and other grains. The proportion of malted barley to other grains depends on the type of whiskey being produced, but in general it’s around 50% malt to 50% grain (20% rye).

This gives Hibiki its distinctive flavor profile: smooth yet full-bodied with notes of honey, vanilla and fruit–a result of blending different types of whiskeys together during aging.