{"product_id":"hibiki-21-year-old-mount-fuji-limited-edition-blended-whisky","title":"Hibiki 21 Year Old Mount Fuji Limited Edition Blended Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe same Hibiki 21 Year liquid — Mizunara oak, Yamazaki and Hakushu malt, World Whisky of the Year — in a bottle designed to honor Mount Fuji's 2013 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage designation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHibiki 21 Year is Suntory's most acclaimed blended whisky: aged malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu combined with Chita grain whisky, matured in American oak, Spanish oak, and rare Mizunara Japanese oak, producing a whisky of extraordinary complexity recognized by multiple World Whisky of the Year designations. The liquid inside this bottle is identical to the standard Hibiki 21 Year.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes the Mount Fuji Limited Edition is the bottle itself. Released by Suntory to commemorate Mount Fuji's addition to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2013, the bottle features a hand-painted image of Fuji by Japanese artist Tsuguharu Foujita, with 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar — the same 24-facet design that distinguishes all Hibiki bottlings, here elevated for this commemorative purpose. It is a collector's presentation that adds visual and cultural significance to an already exceptional whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze amber with extraordinary clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood, honeycomb, caramelized nuts, ripe banana, and rich sherry spice — the Mizunara incense note is unmistakable.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked fruit, dried apricot, dark cherry, caramel, and baking spice, with Mizunara oak weaving through as a structural thread.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and structured — incense, smoke, and a lingering warmth that evolves for several minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 24-facet design of Hibiki bottles represents the 24 micro-seasons (sekki) of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. The Mount Fuji edition features a painting of Fuji by Tsuguharu Foujita, a French-Japanese painter known for his incorporation of traditional Japanese ink techniques into Western-style painting. Each facet catches the light differently, making the bottle as much an object of beauty as a vessel for the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended Japanese Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak, Spanish oak, Mizunara oak\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount Fuji UNESCO Heritage Commemorative Edition (Kacho)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/hibiki\"\u003eHibiki collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Mount Fuji Edition the same whisky as the standard Hibiki 21 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the liquid is identical. The distinction is entirely in the bottle design — the 24-facet structure, the Fuji painting, and the commemorative packaging that celebrates Mount Fuji's UNESCO recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy was Mount Fuji added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount Fuji was inscribed in 2013 not primarily as a natural heritage site but as a cultural one — recognized for its influence on Japanese art, literature, and religious practice over centuries. The UNESCO designation acknowledges Fuji's role in shaping Japanese cultural identity, which is what Suntory chose to commemorate with this edition.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mizunara oak and why is it significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mizunara is a rare Japanese oak species that imparts incense, sandalwood, and coconut notes found nowhere in American or European oak production. It takes 200 years to mature to barrel size, making it genuinely scarce. The Mizunara influence in Hibiki 21 Year is one of its most prized characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good collector's bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the combination of the Hibiki 21 Year liquid (a benchmark Japanese whisky), the UNESCO commemorative context, and the limited edition presentation make it a compelling collector's piece for Japanese whisky enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the Mount Fuji Edition the same whisky as standard Hibiki 21 Year?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 the liquid is identical. 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