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Hakushu 12 Year Old: Suntory's Forest Distillery in the Japanese Alps — Green, Herbal, and Lightly Peated at 700m Altitude

Name: Hakushu 12 Year Old: Suntory's Forest Distillery in the Japanese Alps — Green, Herbal, and Lightly Peated at 700m Altitude
Brand: Hakushu Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.0 (1 reviews)

8 /10

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Distillery: Hakushu Distillery
Type: Japanese
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43% ABV
Price: £149.95

Hakushu 12 Year Old is a Japanese whisky made by Hakushu Distillery. ABV: 43% ABV. Age: 12 Years. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Honeyed citrus, orange peel, grapefruit, light woodsmoke, green apple, vanilla, cocoa powder, hint of peat earthiness — the forest distillery in a glass

Palate

Sweet and creamy entry with pear and apple, transitioning to light smoke and herbal notes — mint, basil, starfruit, honey, roasted chocolate — unlike any other whisky

Finish

Medium-long — candied orange, dark chocolate, mint, dried hay, smouldering citrus peel fading to rock sugar, the altitude and pure water evident in the clarity

Expert Review

8/10

Suntory's forest distillery in the Japanese Southern Alps — built in 1973 by Keizo Saji, Suntory's second Master Blender, who searched Japan for pristine water. Sitting at 700m altitude surrounded by deep forest, one of the highest whisky distilleries in the world. The mountain air and pure water shape its signature green, herbal character. Lightly peated.