“Hibiki 12 Years Old has always held a special place within The House of Suntory portfolio, and we’ve seen continued appreciation for this expression from whisky enthusiasts around the world,” said Masaki Morimoto, President of The House of Suntory. “Reintroducing Hibiki 12 as a newly reimagined blend exclusively in travel retail allows us to bring it back in a way that is both intentional and globally accessible, while honoring the craftsmanship and harmony that define the brand.”
The packaging of Hibiki 12 Years Old Travel Exclusive draws inspiration from Kacho-Fugetsu, the classical Japanese concept that celebrates nature through flowers, birds, wind and moon, complemented by the flowing elegance of water. These elements are expressed through seasonal motifs and flowing forms that reflect Japan’s changing seasons. Reimagined by fifth-generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, the new expression revisits Hibiki’s original vision, blending Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita into a refined blend that highlights its blossoming elegance and harmony through whiskies matured in American oak, Spanish oak, and Mizunara oak.