Why is Hibiki whisky so expensive?
Hibiki whisky is a blended whisky line from Japan, produced by Suntory. Hibiki whisky is considered one of the most premium and famous whiskies in the world, with a distinctive flavor and style. Hibiki whisky has many different versions, depending on the number of years of maturation, from Hibiki Harmony with no age statement to Hibiki 30 years. However, Hibiki whisky is also one of the most expensive whiskies in the world, with a price that can reach hundreds of millions of dong per bottle. So why is Hibiki whisky so expensive?
There are many factors that affect the price of Hibiki whisky, but three main reasons can be mentioned as follows:
- First, Hibiki whisky is a sophisticated blend of different types of whisky, from single malt whisky (single malt whisky) to single grain whisky (single grain whisky), from famous whisky lines of Suntory such as Yamazaki, Hakushu to rare and valuable whisky lines. Hibiki whisky is also matured in different wooden barrels, from American oak, Sherry oak to Mizunara oak (Japanese oak). The blending and maturing process requires the meticulousness, diligence and experience of Suntory's experts[^1^][1] [^2^][2].
- Second, Hibiki whisky is a product of Japanese history and culture. The name Hibiki means "harmony" or "echo", expressing the combination of tradition and modernity, between East and West, between science and art. Hibiki whisky also bears the mark of the respect and perfectionism of the Japanese. The bottle of Hibiki whisky has 24 edges, symbolizing the 24 seasons in the lunar year of Japan[^3^][3]. Hibiki whisky is not only a strong drink, but also a symbol of Japanese culture and art[^4^][4].
- Third, Hibiki whisky is a rare product and sought after worldwide. Due to the complex production process and scarce ingredients, Hibiki whisky has a limited output and does not meet the increasing demand of the market. Especially, the older versions of Hibiki whisky such as Hibiki 17 years, Hibiki 21 years or Hibiki 30 years are becoming scarce and increasing in price. Hibiki whisky is also loved and appreciated by many people around the world, not only for its excellent flavor, but also for its collection and investment value[^5^][5].
Thus, Hibiki whisky is an expensive drink, but also worth the money. Hibiki whisky is the result of the combination of blending art, history and culture, as well as rarity and popularity. Hibiki whisky is a type of whisky with a unique and refined flavor, loved and appreciated by many people around the world.
