Hibiki means “resonance” in Japanese. Since its launch in 1989 to celebrate Suntory's 60th anniversary, Hibiki has embodied Suntory's philosophy of living in harmony with nature and people. As the Founding House of Japanese Whiskey and a House of Master Blenders, the House of Suntory has gone to great lengths to explore the breadth and depth of what Harmony can mean to a blend. Every Hibiki expression is one of the most sought after blends in the world, where each Hibiki expression is meticulously crafted to discover a different type of Harmony. Achieving the right balance and orchestration proved to be quite a challenge from the start, as Sakura Barrel has a strong character that can easily become overbearing.