Yamazaki and Hibiki have released lottery sales information for Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION 2022 andHibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY 2022
from their respective brand websites.
This is the second time for Suntory to hold an official lottery sale.
The previous lottery was held from March 29 to April 20.
The number of bottles sold will be 1,000 each, the same as last time.
Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION 2022
1-1. Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION2022 Lottery Application Method
Lottery applications can be made through the Yamazaki brand website. Click here to go
to the lottery application page.
There are many items to be filled out, and as always, there is an essay.
The application period is from August 2, 2022 (Tuesday) 9:00 to September 7, 2022 (Wednesday) 23:59.
1-2.Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION2022
Image Exhibit: Yamazaki Club
Product Name | Single Malt Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION2022 |
| Content volume | 700ml |
| Degrees of alcohol content | 43 degrees |
| Price | 11,000 yen (tax included) |
| Cask type | Mizunara oak barrels, others |
Official Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Color
Amber Nose Pineapple, orange, nutmeg Taste honey, coconut cream, blueberry Finish vanilla, ginger, faint smokiness Reference: Yamazaki Club
1-3.Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION Past Lineup
Yamazaki Limited Edition has been released in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. After a period of time, 2021 was released. The series is quite expensive, but can be found for sale on Amazon and Rakuten.
2-1. Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY2022
2-1. Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY2022 Lottery Application Procedure
You can apply for the lottery at Hibiki Members Club. Click here for thelottery application page.
Please note that there is a lot of information to fill out, and there is an essay every time.
The application period is from August 2, 2022 (Tuesday) 9:00 to September 7, 2022 (Wednesday) 23:59.
2-2. echo BLOSSOM HARMONY 2022
Image Exhibit: Hibiki Members Club
Product Name | Suntory Whiskey Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY2022 |
| Content volume | 700ml |
| Degree of alcohol content | 43 degrees |
| Price | 11,000 yen (tax included) |
| Barrel type | Cherry casks, others |
Official Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Color
Amber Aroma Aromatic floral aroma, cherry blossoms, golden yellow Taste Smooth mouthfeel, spontaneous in-mouth aroma, Acacia honey, La France, elegant sweetness like cherry blossom rice cake. Aftertaste Long, rich, gorgeous aftertaste Reference: Hibiki Members Club
2-3. Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY Past Lineup
Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY 2021 can be found on Amazon, Rakuten, and other online shopping sites, as well as on Yahoo!
We have also created a review article of the Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY2021 on our website, so please take a look at it as well. [clink url=https://jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blossom-harmony-2021-6154/]
Lastly: Recommended Books on Japanese Whisky
If you want to learn more about Japanese whisky, which is a global trend, we highly recommend these books.
(1).Whisky Galore Vol.29 December 2021 issue
In the December 2021 issue of Whisky Galore, published by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, we report on 11 Japanese craft distilleries, including some that are open to the public for the first time, under the title of “Japanese Whisky Craft Frontline,” the first of three consecutive issues. Why did the popularity of Japanese whisky and the craft boom occur? We will examine with interviews. Chichibu Distillery / Chichibu No.2 Distillery / Mars Shinshu Distillery / Mars Tsunuki Distillery / Kanosuke Distillery / Hioki Distillery / Ontake Distillery / Osuzuyama Distillery / Kaikyo Distillery / Hanyu Distillery / Konosu Distillery
(2). Japanese Whisky as an Education for Business
This is a book written by Mamoru Tsuchiya, a world-famous whisky critic and representative of the Whisky Culture Research Institute, titled “Japanese Whisky as a Culture that Works for Business” .
The book covers the basics of whisky, the introduction of whisky to Japan, the birth of Japanese whisky, advertising strategies and the rise of Japanese whisky, and the current rise of craft distilleries. This is a book that summarizes Japanese whisky in a very easy to understand way.
(3). Whisky and I (Masataka Taketsuru)
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, devoted his life to brewing whisky in Japan. This is a revised and reprinted version of the autobiography of a man who simply loved whisky and talked about himself. The book vividly depicts the days when he went to Scotland alone to study as a young man and overcame many hardships to complete Japanese whisky, as well as his companion, Rita.
(4). A Letter of Challenge from a New Generation Distillery
Launching in 2019. With the world experiencing an unprecedented whisky boom, what were the managers of craft distilleries thinking and what were their thoughts as they took on the challenge of making whisky? This book tells the stories of 13 craft distillery owners, including Ichiro Hido of Venture Whisky, famous for his Ichirose Malt, who inspired the birth of craft distilleries in Japan.
(5). Whiskey Rising
This is the Japanese version of Whisky Risng, published in the US in 2016, with much updated content. Not only does it describe the history of Japanese whisky in detail, but it also includes data on all the distilleries in Japan, including the craft distilleries that have been founded in recent years. The book also includes descriptions of the legendary bottles that have been released, as well as information on bars where Japanese whisky can be found.
