Suntory Hibiki 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky - 70cl
Suntory Hibiki 17 Year Old — a legendary aged blended Japanese whisky combining single malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu aged 17+ years with Chita grain whisky. Discontinued in 2018 but backdrop-bottled stock remains at collector premiums. Featured famously in "Lost in Translation" — the whisky that put Japanese blending on the global map.
Why you'll love it
- Layered honey, ripe orchard fruit, warm oak spice, refined Mizunara depth — celebrated aged Japanese blending
- Age-stated Hibiki — increasingly rare as Suntory has discontinued most age statements at the 17+ YO level
- Perfect for serious Japanese whisky collectors, milestone celebrations, and investment-grade collecting
- Presented in Hibiki's celebrated 24-facet bottle
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat in a tulip glass, room temperature. Excellent pairing with sushi, aged cheeses, dark chocolate with dried fruit, or as an after-dinner contemplation pour.
Perfect for
- Serious Japanese whisky collectors and Hibiki completists
- 17th anniversary celebrations (age-matched premium gift)
- Milestone birthdays and executive corporate gifts
- Investment-grade whisky collectors seeking rare age-stated Hibiki
Compare with
Prefer non-age-statement entry Hibiki? Try Hibiki Japanese Harmony ($142) — the accessible core blend. Ready to step up in age? Hibiki 21 Year Old ($1,088) or the flagship Hibiki 30 Year Old ($6,688).
Frequently asked
Is Hibiki 17 still in production?
Officially discontinued by Suntory in 2018 due to aged stock shortages. Existing bottles come from backstock — increasingly rare and collector-priced. Prices have appreciated significantly since discontinuation.
Is Hibiki 17 investment-grade?
Yes — discontinuation status combined with global Japanese whisky demand has driven significant secondary-market appreciation. Retain original packaging for maximum value.
Why is Hibiki 17 famous?
Featured prominently in Sofia Coppola's 2003 film "Lost in Translation" (Bill Murray's character promotes it). The film introduced Japanese whisky to Western audiences and drove global recognition of the Hibiki brand.
Quick facts
- Origin: Japan (Suntory)
- Style: Premium Japanese blended whisky
- Age: 17 years minimum
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 70cl
- Status: Discontinued 2018 (limited backstock)
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Opulent and aromatic — caramelised honey, ripe stewed fruit, sherried dried fruit, vanilla, dark caramel, gentle baking spice, mizunara incense, soft red berry, and warm toasted oak — luxurious and beautifully matured.
PALATE
Velvety and rich — caramelised honey, sherried dried fruit, vanilla cream, dark toffee, dried apricot, gentle leather, mizunara spice, sandalwood incense, and integrated multi-cask oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Exceptionally long — lingering honey, sherried dried fruit, vanilla, mizunara incense, dark caramel, and a slow warming oak depth fading gracefully — refined and beautifully composed.
ABV: 43% ABV