This guy is the David Attenborough of whisky taster's, his voice just draws you in 😄 I'm away to buy a bottle now
@BlueZirnitra4 жыл бұрын
Perfect description. He's one of those youtubers that crosses genres, I'm not a whisky connoisseur but I love watching him talk about it.
@garrafeiradodinis67653 жыл бұрын
Probably the best expert 😉
@DavidC13 жыл бұрын
his voice arouses me
@laurendaley53363 ай бұрын
I agree 💯%. He's a master
@James-wd9ib8 жыл бұрын
I don't really drink whiskey a lot, but watching this made me salivate.
@tamastarczy62624 жыл бұрын
You know the whisky is fire when our Horst has a third sip 😁👍🤟
@cedrat3132 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@arthurbandian60413 күн бұрын
Spot on…
@twilliams93625 жыл бұрын
I purchased a bottle for $65 at Xmas. This is my first taste of Japanese whiskey. The bottle is absolutely beautiful, it's so smooth I could barely put it down and stop drinking. One of my favorites at this point.
@stephenkrus5 жыл бұрын
I know... I couldn't stop drinking it. It's that good! 👑👌
@wking84 жыл бұрын
If you can find Hakushu 12 yr, buy immediately. It's the only Japanese whisky I've liked over harmony and yamazaki 12.
@johnblack23094 жыл бұрын
Japanese whiskey is the best. Nikka from the barrel and Yamazaki 12...do yourself a favour.
@johnblack23094 жыл бұрын
@@wking8 Nikka from the barrel and Yamazaki 12 were bliss for me...indiscribable stuff, toooo good. Whats Hakushu 12 like?
@wking84 жыл бұрын
@@johnblack2309 Fruitier that the Yamasaki 12. More pear and it's amazing. Less burn than the Harmony. It's just a perfect damn whisky in my opinion.
@tek875 жыл бұрын
This guy is the Bob Ross of whiskeys.
@nea2736 жыл бұрын
Finally a video without a music on the background. Two thumbs up!
@cenobitetoastcrunch88033 жыл бұрын
The Japanese turn whisky into an art. The bottle, the label, the whisky itself all displays discipline and skill, Awesome.
@docholliday62854 жыл бұрын
Another excellent review. This whiskey a regular on my shelf.
@joshman1135 жыл бұрын
Picked up a bottle in indiana for about $98 and im loving it. This is my favorite whiskey
@jgoogleheim888010 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your review and look forward to giving it to my son for Christmas while viewing his fresh cut tree this evening. Kippis!
@atsirkl95234 жыл бұрын
2020 here-thank you for the very informative review.. Im going to buy this one now
@nathanrobinson91256 жыл бұрын
The softness this presents is unlike anything I've tried so far. It's a pleasure.
@Thraith9 жыл бұрын
Hibiki 21 is the best whiskey I've ever had. So far, that is.
@guthans9 жыл бұрын
+Thraith I agree thraith hard to find but popping up in pubs here and there.
@jdg63365 жыл бұрын
I can get a bottle for $537 or ¥60.000 down the street.
@jeremytheoneofdestiny86913 жыл бұрын
Still the best?
@mhale19825 жыл бұрын
In this whiskey, the packaging makes the overall product work, in my opinion. I was fairly happy with the whiskey itself, but I love that bottle. I always need to have one on my shelf.
@milhousejoshi5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review Horst. I tried it for the first time today, and also found it to be a wonderful whisky. Easily one of the best blended whiskies I've every had.
@hulkslayer6264 жыл бұрын
...is the mic IN his throat?!
@genderfluidsneutral45913 жыл бұрын
@@J-Mack I find that word so underrated
@ya4dang13 жыл бұрын
Sounds deeper. I would say esophagus. No pun intended 😂
@martinsowerby80743 жыл бұрын
A perfect review, I have this whisky and the smoothness is evident in every taste session. I also found the after taste to be similar to a JWB but only in the after taste. A smooth, fruity blend, with a wonderful aroma that really does justify the cost. Thankyou for this amazing review. I have spent 30 years tasting, and this is the most perfect review I have seen, thank you
@blackzetsu4663 жыл бұрын
Which is better and what's the difference between this and the jwb? I'm new to both just wondering which to go with
@tommyrommazontz30266 жыл бұрын
Im sampling it as I write this. Buttery smooth. I love it. Give it a try.
@hkalgaonkar4 жыл бұрын
Yes, buttery is the word.
@xenofied9 жыл бұрын
You take on quite a different personality as soon as the aroma hits your nose. Very intense.
@stvsueoka12 жыл бұрын
regarding the 24 sided bottle ... this is the concept behind it. " The 24 facets of the Hibiki bottle symbolize the 24 hours of the day and 24 seasons- or "Sekki"** of the traditional Japanese calendar. The bottle includes 24 sides to allow consumers to visualize the time the whisky spends aging in the cask, the history, and 'time' itself."
@diamaria31345 жыл бұрын
Finally, an educated review on whisky. Very nice.
@schawnfleites15555 жыл бұрын
You have the kindest soft voice ever, man you would do commercials
@eriksojka92096 жыл бұрын
Just bought a bottle last week!! And I liked it alot!! Thanks for the review!!
@shanewright3444 жыл бұрын
Seriously, Horst should be doing voice overs in advertising if he isn't already. This guy has a voice that could sell the president 20 year old aluminum foil chocolate coins
@genderfluidsneutral45913 жыл бұрын
it starts like this, and ends with someone fighting a street light and sobbing about memories past
@jdg63365 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Ive got 8 bottles. 1 Hibiki 17. Supply is drying up as it has been discontinued.
@jhmbpc5 жыл бұрын
I have to admit, even despite the all hype.. Hibiki 17 IS my favorite, the Harmony blend is, for me, only a substitute at this point. It is pleasurable mainly in regard to the reminiscence to Hibiki's nod to the now abandoned age statements. While Harmony is a worthy blend, it pales in comparison to the 17 and 21 in my opinion. And for me the 17 outshines the 21 for my palate. Darn that Bill Murray and whatever that movie was that initiated the demise of the availability of the Truly Great iterations of Japanese whiskey,
@msbrownbeast Жыл бұрын
Every quality has its price. You are literally comparing apples to oranges.
@jhmbpc Жыл бұрын
@@msbrownbeast Or more literally, Hibiki's age statement whiskies to the non-age statement, yet worthy, blend ... and not so much a professional comparison, but a statement of (continued) preference ... maybe sometime soon Suntory/Hibiki will revive a 12 to reintia-"state" their line
@msbrownbeast Жыл бұрын
@@jhmbpc I just purchased a bottle of Hibiki Harmony. I didn't know what to expect prior to the purchase, but I just popped the bottle and I'm rather impressed. For a NAS blended, it tastes closer to a single malt than a blended whisky. Alas, I have never had the fortune to taste the Hibiki 17 but I did a back to back with the Harmony against a Chivas 18 and it was no comparison. The whisky from the Land of the Rising Sun wins.
@mgzhhzha1257 жыл бұрын
Your voice makes me laid back
@valenzuelaeph4 жыл бұрын
i like Japanese Harmony over Master's Select which is spicier compared to the former which is creamier
@lancelink889 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the Hibiki 12 and 17 year old which you reviewed in German? Nice Rolex Submariner!!!!
@Whiskycom9 жыл бұрын
+Lance Link Official answers and comments will only be given on whisky.com. www.whisky.com/forumblogchat/forum/forum.html www.whisky.com/forumblogchat/blog.html
@angelcureno7304 Жыл бұрын
I'm promoter of suntory and this whisky is my top sale .. it's really really pretty 🤤
@zane45753 жыл бұрын
My favourite whisky along with chita. Suntory can't be beaten
@Hoodratliker3 жыл бұрын
I tried to drink like him then I ended up coughing so much.
@flyagaric16076 жыл бұрын
fascinating listening to an expert. thank you.
@emilgreus29925 жыл бұрын
Do you do ASMR?
@lyacoubian9 жыл бұрын
Herr Luening, between the "Harmony" and the 12 year old, which one is your favorite. Vielen Dank.
@horstwerner13584 жыл бұрын
That’s by far my favorite whiskey 🥃. I love Japanese whiskey.
@daninthepan3 жыл бұрын
Love the way Jorst's English is better than mine (I'm an English teacher) but at least my Japanese is better than his (20 years living in Japan). I know it's dull but the correct pronunciation of mi-zu-na-ra would be me-zoo (the z is pronounced z) na - as in knack, ra - as in rat. Jeez, I need a life. Love the whisky, spot-on review as always Jorst.
@eriksojka92096 жыл бұрын
I've tried many many whiskey's. But this I have to try!!! Thanks
@zetrix0073 жыл бұрын
So it's good mouthwash water?
@andremelandray71024 жыл бұрын
120$ here in canada , glad i bought mine last year at 100 , but a tasty treat
@LucidFX.3 жыл бұрын
Only saw the review now but awaiting a bottle to be delivered. Quite expensive I guess but you get what you pay for. It can sit alongside my Gold and Blue label. I was never a whiskey drinker but I'm learning 😁
@yellowjello426 жыл бұрын
Hi, and thanks for the review! Where do you buy your tasting glasses?
@anony9556 жыл бұрын
yellowjello42 The internet
@omarkharnivall24395 жыл бұрын
He molded them around his nose
@jeremyd6775 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had this whisky, Yamazaki, and hakushu from suntory. While this was delightful the Yamazaki 12 was my favorite. Unfortunately I can’t find it for under $200 so the $70 Hibiki is on my shelf.
@ericknight98068 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir, I have actually visited the Distillery where Suntory Whiskey is made. It's just outside Kyoto. I have recently purchased a bottle of this Whiskey and am looking forward to drinking some this weekend. Thank you for the fantastic review. If you would like to see any pictures from the tour of Suntory, please feel free to ask me. I will gladly sent some.
@StreetBl8s7 жыл бұрын
Eric Knight i would love to see some pics
@superbird61765 жыл бұрын
Eric Knight - Yes send them to me.
@gustavjansson6499 Жыл бұрын
Any one who have drinked this and could feel on the nose or smell marzipan? When I read the swedish discription it says that their is marzipan involved in this one
@shashankshekharraj Жыл бұрын
One of the Best Whisky I had tasted ever, Definately I can call it The Whisky Harmony
@stephenkrus5 жыл бұрын
My favorite whiskey in the entire world! #Hibiki 👑👌
@tacuazinful3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@ultimotemplario86847 жыл бұрын
Do you knows a KZbinr Luiz Felipe of the Canal Whisky Brazilian???
@AA-jj1bc4 жыл бұрын
I love it too.
@Zennofobic4 жыл бұрын
For relaxing times, make it Suntory time
@guillermobarrios5076 жыл бұрын
This is a very nice blended whisky and in my opinion it is worth the $60.
@valenzuelaeph4 жыл бұрын
Silky, buttery 👍
@unctarheels56128 жыл бұрын
Hey Horst, can you find on KZbin a video of suntory making a Japanese oak cask/barrel. thanks!!!
@mysteryme66553 жыл бұрын
It's an absolute delight and a staple to my personal bar to have this whiskey. I would honestly drink it over MANY. Current price where I am is 85 USD and it dwarfs A LOT of past $100 scotches or bourbons in my opinion. Now, will I spend 140 or so on a bottle of Glenmorangie tale of cake? Yes, I will. Will I spend 80- 90 on a booker's? Yes, sure. But, for a non age statement blend, that the only history that it has is Suntory's history and their elegance in a bottle, I will gladly have this as my proper drink on a daily basis. I buy at least 2 or 3 bottles a month depending on my states warehouses on it. It's a beautiful whiskey. To keep. I'm sad I couldnt keep the 17 year that it has replaced or the 12 year. GOOD japanese whiskey is hard to come by, but if you do, "Suntory time" is everytime for me.
@paullynch40217 жыл бұрын
The Hibiki NAS was only brought in because demand meant that there wasn't enough supply of aged whiskey. It is definitely inferior to the 12 and 17 yr old statements, but here in Japan it is almost impossible to find those, where as the Harmony version is quite easy to find.
@janrdoh5 жыл бұрын
Oh damn another whisky I have to search for in the local stores.
@orion2250 Жыл бұрын
A really good dram
@놀자에여3 жыл бұрын
watching this while drinking one
@rajgill75765 жыл бұрын
Is an oily taste a good thing?? 🤢
@superjoshi66545 жыл бұрын
Its a personal choice. Generally oily taste means they used some kind of citrus peel mostly orange peel. If that suits you then ok otherwise there are other options.
@Dwilsonmusic1455 жыл бұрын
When they say oily it means that the whisky isn't thin or watery that it is a little more viscous. It doesn't quite pertain to the taste of literal oils.
@69CamaroSS5 жыл бұрын
It’s a mouthfeel....and the more “oily”, the longer the finish on the flavor...as the “oil” coats the tongue and inner mouth and takes longer to absorb or be washed away with saliva
@MrAvw7774 жыл бұрын
Love Hibiki great whiskey!!
@northernninety74 жыл бұрын
5:34 His lungs were purified.
@RossCampoli4 жыл бұрын
I love Japanese Harmony! I enjoyed quite a bit of it while editing my latest video about Japanese whisky. Check it out if you're interested in learning about the business side of things! Cheers!
@parkeryoung94484 жыл бұрын
How hard is it to find ? Or is it even hard at all?
@rsmenton5 жыл бұрын
Aromatic citrus = Yuzu
@bdog53694 жыл бұрын
Hard to find this one!
@26teishin95 жыл бұрын
I love hibiki otsuki😘🇯🇵
@superbird61765 жыл бұрын
Japanese always do it best.
@user-qs6em3mt3q6 жыл бұрын
Hibiki is a friend of mine😂
@ninavasil76525 жыл бұрын
I have tasted it in Japan, in a nice little bar not far away from Tokyo. It was pretty good. But I prefer Single Malt whiskies, like Springbank 10 years old or Highland Park 18 years old.
@ramencurry66722 жыл бұрын
He’s a good sniffer
@jjcaron727 жыл бұрын
Cost $119.00 CND with tax around $135.00 CND. In British Columbia.
@maximebrassard24357 жыл бұрын
Taylor_UMF_93 Cost me 105$ tax included in quebec
@shengster19847 жыл бұрын
Damn, I just got a bottle for $61 (tax included) yesterday (NY)
@Edgar-ps6st6 жыл бұрын
I just got it for $80. Excited to try it out this weekend
@nOrainGaming5 жыл бұрын
Cost $207.00 (with tax) in Indonesia. Just ordered today and can't wait to taste it.
@jdg63365 жыл бұрын
It has been discontinued. Price rising fast supply running low
@gtbweo4 жыл бұрын
A bottle of this now goes for closer to 100€, crazy
@Lindani_Mvano3 жыл бұрын
I also struggle remembering mizunara
@aaronbaksh20713 жыл бұрын
This guy makes me want to drink whiskey
@MrAccord143 жыл бұрын
Cuto! Cuto! Cuto!!! Sunnntorrrrrrrrry
@KawasakiKiteh5 жыл бұрын
I dig Hibiki.
@davidbatlle60193 жыл бұрын
His reviews make me so thirsty.
@EnVee2156 жыл бұрын
Just bought this bottle in Pa for 49.99
@gcbwoods6 жыл бұрын
Nathan136 ....whats the name of the store you bought it from?
@ChristopherOSU5 жыл бұрын
Nice! I loved Japanese whiskeys back when you could buy them for $30, now they seem a bit pricey to me (as do a lot of bourbons too!). I need to do some more tasting, but so far, I think that Eagle Rare at $30 a bottle is a better value (and not inferior whiskey) than the typical $60 that Hibiki goes for in the US.
@rajgill75765 жыл бұрын
8:38 OOOH YEAH
@asdtheja4 жыл бұрын
It’s $100 now in the states. SMH
@davidvillagomez63734 жыл бұрын
Sometimes Costco have Hibiki here in Honolulu, sales out fast at $67.99. Costco doesn’t have it all the time, I’ve been lucky that gotten it twice & limited to one bottle
@speedcuber90944 жыл бұрын
Когда отнёс мочу на анализ врачу:
@epidermiuss7 жыл бұрын
all the sounds make me feel like this guy also eats people
@hiphopsinceXBluePiffTv6 жыл бұрын
loooooool
@Tennyfun056 жыл бұрын
wendigo LMFAO
@ryanbanks42656 жыл бұрын
wendigo yes!!!
@TuTran-kr2yk6 жыл бұрын
and then give tasting note.
@jaredcook45775 жыл бұрын
Imagine Hannibal Lecter offering tasting notes after the fava beans 😂
@DevInvest3 жыл бұрын
Suntori times 🥃
@ferdinand25063 жыл бұрын
Japanese do it, even paper Not for cost But they always try ....i dont know... Respect
@smallpepsi57934 жыл бұрын
Tiktok😭????
@lbdeuce4 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he could make more mouth noises while speaking.
@muratwesterveld6216 Жыл бұрын
🎉
@naitsirk323 жыл бұрын
Only Japanese whisky with a corkscrew
@genderfluidsneutral45913 жыл бұрын
I suddenly feel cultured
@BillDai-ex1rm3 жыл бұрын
This is 100 dollars now
@YTviewer1184 жыл бұрын
7:03 "sweetness... move over to this honey note.. (then some ramble about honey) and this honey note is there and sweetness" So it's sweet?
@hkalgaonkar4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@whynottalklikeapirat4 жыл бұрын
5:35
@taemeister93025 жыл бұрын
For some reaskn, this guy's way of talking makes me want to DRINK. He could be talking about knitting wool and i'd still want to grab me a bottle of some potent spirits.
@jotatru6 жыл бұрын
5:35 that wasn't weird at all
@ChristopherOSU5 жыл бұрын
I didn't find that weird at all. The sloshing around of the whiskey in his mouth, after he drank it, like he was cleaning his teeth with mouthwash - THAT was slightly weird, but, if that's how he wants to do it, then fine.
@gaoshengBEN2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a mouth wash
@HybridEnergy8 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I thought it was kind of average.
@lpandy213 жыл бұрын
Great review and quite entertaining, but...Don't invite this guy to your party!
@VetaStrigax8 жыл бұрын
Costy
@hkalgaonkar4 жыл бұрын
Worth every penny.
@bobit87422 жыл бұрын
He washes his mouth just like listerine
@bimboyaquino70914 жыл бұрын
Too many fake version of this.
@mikeyriley89595 жыл бұрын
It must be nice to tell your wife, honey I’m off to work now be back around 5.