The First Hibiki: Suntory's first-ever Hibiki Whisky REVIEW

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A special Kanpai Planet Japanese Whisky event, as I review the first ever Hibiki Whisky from Suntory, from back in 1989. It's a whisky review like no other as we dive deep into the origins of the Hibiki brand.
Suntory released the first Hibiki Whisky on 3 April 1989. How does it stack up after over 30 years? We apply our stringent Kanpai Planet taste test standards, and then put it head-to-head with Hibiki Japanese Harmony - the standard No-Age statement Hibiki. How is it, and which Hibiki wins? Watch to find out!
As per the usual, expect lots of historic tidbits and other edutainment in true Kanpai Planet fashion. It's a whisky review like no other!
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@fredoima4191 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review as always!! Will definetly wait for those essence to be reviewed! Kanpai

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

It's in the (long) pipeline. Thanks for watching!

@JeffWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as ever Mac with loads of great background information. Wish the current Hibiki was selling at that £35 in the UK. Not sure if would trust slapping that old bottle though...

@JeffWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Also am in love with that Ben Nevis logo in the background.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

I was under orders that there was to be no slapping!

@stuartnicolson1090 2 жыл бұрын

Superb video Mac, a definitive history of an iconic dram.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart! Kanpai!

@xpo139mike 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome detailed review as usual. Keep up the good work! 👍🏽

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Please share this video with all your drinks-loving friends! That would really help me out.

@carlmartinlinder 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive research Mac! As always, great contents

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin!

@afletcher83 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Keep them coming, thank you! (off to have a dram of my own bottle of this now!)

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Kanpai! Glad I could inspire you! Thank you for watching, and enjoy the first Hibiki!

@saphanapatterson934 2 жыл бұрын

Another brilliantly informative video. Kanpai!

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for being a loyal Kanpai-ite!

@bydrgDownunder 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Mac and appreciate your extensive research. The first Hibiki I picked up was the 17yo some time around 2017. Price was 20,000¥. A highly pleasurable drop though as they say, all good things come to an end. Like yourself, if only we could go back in time. In March 2019, I picked up a bottle of Blenders Choice in Kyoto. If given a choice of NAS, much prefer the Harmony Select.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

The Master's Select Duty Free bottles seem to be a hit. I'll have to subject one to review at some point. Blender's Choice is another devisive one. I'll also save my analysis for a video. Thanks for your kind words. Please share these videos far and wide. That would mean a lot to me. 🙏

@TheWhiskeyNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really interesting to see the flavour drift over the years.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

It was a fascinating analysis for sure! Thanks for watching!

@wholesomekeks5598 2 жыл бұрын

Live from the best bar in Tokyo!!! Aloha whisky represent! Awesome episode and so glad you are partnering with David. 🤙

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best whisky bars on Earth! Thanks for watching and commenting. I'd love your support in sharing these videos far and wide and helping spread the word about Aloha Whisky and Kanpai Planet!

@kojikawaguchi4540 2 жыл бұрын

Great content! I was so impressed when I saw their 響 logo, when I was young.(I couldn’t taste it at that moment) We used to make Highball with Hibiki at our restaurant with reasonable price for many years. I can hardly believe this now. Kanpai 🥃

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Freely-flowing Hibiki highballs! 懐かしい！！Thanks for watching. Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃

@khaldounsamman9128 Жыл бұрын

An incredible video full of interesting history!

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

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@joeJoe-pb3su 4 ай бұрын

Habiki is a work of art...soo much detail and beautiful bottles. 😊

@KanpaiPlanet 4 ай бұрын

Lots of symbolism for sure! 🥃🥃🥃

@maltymission 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. €90 for a 1989 hibiki? The times they are a changing indeed

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Those were the days my friend!

@roblangstaff9321 Жыл бұрын

Great video Mac

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it Rob!

@stvsueoka1 2 жыл бұрын

My new favorite channel

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You've arrived at the right time. There is no a huge amount to explore on Kanpai Planet. Check out the playlists too if you want to binge thematically. If you can, please consider supporting the channel at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Highly appreciated. Kanpai!

@user-lu3rv5mj3l 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!!

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🥃🥃🥃

@ast719 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, another wonderful video. Would be amazing if the first hibiki is available by the dram somewhere!

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

It is, at Aloha Whisky in Tokyo! Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

@Begbuster Жыл бұрын

Enjoying your channel . Thanks.

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet. KANPAI! 🥃🍶🙌🤓

@Daily_Japan_Market 11 ай бұрын

Oh i have many of this … Thanks. Nice video

@KanpaiPlanet 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@WhiskyLoversSociety 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Nice. I just started reviewing some Hibiki. Very interesting but so expensive.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the Hibikis. Sadly Premium Japanese Whisky is not the cheapest thing in the world! Thanks for watching!

@yzteh86 2 жыл бұрын

Very good job here, would be interested to see some history and your comments on the Hibiki Blender's Choice.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please help me out and share the video with all your friends. As for Hibiki Blender's Choice... I'll add it to the pipeline. Stay tuned

@Razorhaloforever 11 ай бұрын

Just had my first Hibiki. Smooth and wonderful

@KanpaiPlanet 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

@jeffswhiskeylounge509 2 жыл бұрын

The modern Hibiki Japanese Harmony is amazing. The 1989 Hibiki is better? That is saying ALOT! I need to find this bottle!

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your quest. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@dirkcausemann8255 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video!

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

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@MrDonkeyface2 2 жыл бұрын

Fine video with lots of great facts orientated masterfully, but left wondering if Japan has the low alcohol whisky as a beverage in common use.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comment and for watching! The low alcohol whisky had its time in the sun, but that time is gone... although with the boom in zero and low-alcohol spirits maybe it will make a comeback?!

@TheCultureCave 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@TheCultureCave 2 жыл бұрын

@@KanpaiPlanet Pleasure :)

@philc1884 Жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks! I'd like to try the Harmony but I haven't seen it for less than $85 (in NY). Not sure if that has to do w hype, supply or both but I'm hesitant. Cheers!

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

A mix for those things, plus tax differences, distribution costs and other factors. Hopefully you find a pour at a bar for a reasonable price. Thanks for watching, and Kanpai!

@MP_Single_Coil Жыл бұрын

And here I thought I was unique using an empty bottle for my infinity bottle.

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

🥃🥃🥃

@apudegeest Жыл бұрын

Good day, is there news or rumours in Japan on age statements returning to hibiki???

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

No news sadly. Thanks for watching!

@apudegeest Жыл бұрын

@@KanpaiPlanet somebody is offering me 500 eur for my bottle of hibiki 17. Hard to decide if to sell. Future quality will probably be less. Maybe the old ones will keep their Value.

@KanpaiPlanet Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the decision!

@nguyenquyhoang2226 2 жыл бұрын

How much the shoulder level of the botle which you got , 65% isn't it ?

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

It was only opened recently but has been enjoyed by many! I'm told the shoulder level was very healthy prior to opening.

@nguyenquyhoang2226 2 жыл бұрын

@@KanpaiPlanet thanks Mac , i asked because i got one few months ago , it's unopened yet , but shouder level about 60% only , i understand it was kept for long time

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good question my friend. I have had a few messages from people who actually own the bottle, like yourself, and it seems the shlouder levels vary a huge amount, from about 90% to about 55%! The cork Suntory used seems to have not done the best job over 30 years, so it really depends on the storage conditions the different bottles have been kept in.

@njalsten6766 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video talking about the Hibiki Ryusui Hyakka limited edition bottle?

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pierre. Thanks for your comment. It's a nice design, but it's Hibiki Japanese Harmony inside, so the video would be a review of the standard Hibiki.

@njalsten6766 2 жыл бұрын

@@KanpaiPlanetthank you for the information

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoffee.com/kanpaiplanet Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

@orion2250 2 жыл бұрын

The first thing I did when I opened my Yamazaki 12..was take time and sniff..it was primal,almost instinctual action that doesn’t happen with any other.

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

It's a nice whisky for sure. Kanpai!

@GregsWhiskyGuide 2 жыл бұрын

State of the Art review, Mac, I couldn't do better on the background explanations about the story of this expression (except maybe I'll mention like in the picture you did show in the end that part of the content might not be Japanese but sourced, but I'm not sure about that, what do you think ?). I'm also "jealous" (if I may say, I'm never really jealous, I'm happy my friends have access to those whiskies) or shall I say rather curious...Now about the "current" Hibiki nas I have to say the even the launch retail price in France was twice the 40 € you mentioned (I know you did extrapolate from Japanese price so no big deal) or so, and now reaches 100 € & is not sold everywhere....This video has been included, like many of yours in my World Whiskies video playlist of my channel, just to let you know...Kanpaï & keep on bringing us great content, love it !

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks always for your insightful questions. Suntory say the current Hibiki is 100% Japanese Whisky. As for pricing, you are correct - I'm just letting people know the RRP in Japan so they have a guage for when they buy it in their country or on the secondary market. That way they can assess value relative to home market suggested retail pricing. Thanks for adding the video to the playlist! I'm honoured!

@GregsWhiskyGuide 2 жыл бұрын

@@KanpaiPlanet You're very welcome....Ok that is an interesting point, so that means most probably they experienced different recipes from their 3 distilleries or managed to get stuff from other Japanese distilleries (which I doubt except for the most recent period, as you said in several videos). Sure, great idea, to give us the local price, and maybe for people able to travel there...Your success is deserved !

@KanpaiPlanet 2 жыл бұрын

Given they are Suntory, they will definitely not be sourcing from any other distilleries in Japan except their own. I'm still praying for that collab with Nikka though 🤓!

@GregsWhiskyGuide 2 жыл бұрын

@@KanpaiPlanet + 1 for your prayer !