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Hakushu 12 Year Old

Name: Hakushu 12 Year Old
Brand: Suntory

白州 12年

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A 12-year-old single malt from the "forest distillery". Fresh green-leaf and fruit aromas with a soft, sweet smokiness.

Details

Brand	Suntory
Distillery	Hakushu
Origin	Japan / Yamanashi
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Fresh, like young leaves and mint, with pear and green apple.
Palate: Fruity with good body, and a gently sweet smoke spreading through.
Finish: Crisp, with light smoke and freshness lingering.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
Neat
With water

Its fresh aromas really shine in a highball — some add a sprig of mint. Neat, you can enjoy the balance of fruit and soft smoke.

Food pairing

Tempura, salted yakitori, herb salads and white fish carpaccio.

Background & production

Made at Hakushu Distillery in Hokuto, Yamanashi, set in forest at the foot of Mount Kaikoma in the Southern Alps — hence its nickname, the "forest distillery".

Hakushu 12 is selected from malt whiskies aged at least 12 years. It is described as having fresh green-leaf and fruity aromas with a sweet, soft smokiness, fruity and full yet crisp on the finish.

Bottled at 43%. Sales were suspended for a time due to a shortage of aged stock, and it later returned in limited quantities.