a designation reserved for a small tier of the appellation's top estates

and licorice wrapped in fine-grained tannins

alongside 96 points from both Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Spectator — placing it among the finest recent releases from the estate

more assertive option of the two

Suntory Hibiki 21 Year Whisky 750ML image-auto-generated a designation reserved for aSuntory Hibiki 21 Year Whisky 750ML is a premium Japanese blended whisky bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750ml bottle, combining single malts and grain whiskies each aged a minimum of 21 years. This expression earned World's Best Blended Whisky at the 2014 World Whiskies Awards and remains one of the most celebrated Japanese whiskies ever produced, distinguished by its use of rare Mizunara oak casks. Quick Facts: ABV: 43% Origin: Japan Age