Hibiki 12 Year Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition

The Hibiki 12 Year multi-cask blended whisky from Suntory in the rare Kacho Fugetsu limited edition presentation — a 24-facet bottle bearing the beauty of Japanese nature through its seasonal design.

Hibiki 12 Year was one of Suntory's entry-level expressions in the Hibiki blended whisky family before its discontinuation. A blend of malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu with Chita grain whisky, matured in a combination of casks and hand-assembled to represent the harmony ("Hibiki" means harmony in Japanese) that defines the series.

The Kacho Fugetsu — a Japanese aesthetic concept meaning "the beauty of nature and the changing seasons" — refers to the appreciation of nature's beauty: flowers (ka), birds (cho), wind (fu), and moon (getsu). The limited edition bottle design brings this philosophy to life with nature-inspired artwork and the signature 24-facet design representing the 24 sekki micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. Since Hibiki 12 Year was also discontinued, all remaining Kacho Fugetsu stock is finite.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Light amber with golden clarity.
• Nose: Sweet floral aroma of hand-selected matured malts combined with natural wood essence — bright and inviting.
• Palate: Distinctive and full-bodied — honey, orange peel, and white chocolate with the characteristic smoothness of Suntory's blending program.
• Finish: Long and smooth — a gentle sweetness fading with warmth.

Specs

• Category: Blended Japanese Whisky
• Distillery: Suntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)
• Age: 12 years
• Bottle: 24-facet Kacho Fugetsu limited edition design
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Kacho Fugetsu mean? Kacho Fugetsu (花鳥風月) is a Japanese aesthetic concept meaning the appreciation of the beauty of nature and the changing seasons — flowers (ka/花), birds (cho/鳥), wind (fu/風), and moon (getsu/月). It is one of Japanese culture's most cherished philosophical concepts, emphasizing that beauty is found in transience and natural cycles.
• What do the 24 facets on the bottle represent? The 24 facets of all Hibiki bottles represent the 24 sekki — the micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. Each facet catches light differently, creating a bottle that is itself a celebration of seasonal change. The Kacho Fugetsu limited edition elevates this design with additional nature-inspired artwork.
• Is Hibiki 12 Year still produced? No — Suntory discontinued the Hibiki 12 Year along with the 17 Year due to aged whisky supply constraints. All remaining Hibiki 12 Year stock is finite, making limited edition presentations like the Kacho Fugetsu particularly collectible.
• Is this a good entry point to the Hibiki Kacho Fugetsu series? Yes — the 12 Year is the most approachable age statement in the Hibiki family, and the Kacho Fugetsu presentation makes it a meaningful collector's piece despite being a younger expression than the 21 Year or 30 Year Kacho editions.