Suntory - 'The Hakushu' 12yr Japanese Whisky (750ML)

Hakushu 12-Year-Old Single Malt is a meticulously crafted Japanese whisky, aged for a minimum of 12 years in various casks, and created to honor Suntory Whisky’s centenary. Distilled in the lush Hakushu Distillery, nestled in the Southern Japan Alps, this whisky is renowned for its unique blend of peated malt and the pure, soft mountain water filtered through ancient granite. The result is a fresh, herbaceous, and gently smoky single malt, embodying the natural beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese whisky-making.

Highly regarded and a must-try for those interested in exploring Japanese whisky.

From the Hakushu distillery, situated in the dark forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake, the distillery was originally constructed in 1973 and expanded in 1981 with the addition of Hakushu Higashi.

This exceptional Japanese single malt embodies a fresh and foresty flavor profile that appears to reflect the lush forests that surround it.

The whisky is aged for at least 12 years in virgin American white oak casks, producing a misty aroma of dewy foliage, crisp citrus, and honey. The palate is bursting with flavors of oranges, grapefruit, and oak, blended with macerated blueberries.