Hakushu 18 Year Old

Name: Hakushu 18 Year Old
Brand: Suntory

白州 18年

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Hakushu made from malts aged 18+ years. Deep ripe-fruit aromas and gentle smoke, with complex richness and oak in harmony.

Details

Brand	Suntory
Distillery	Hakushu
Origin	Japan / Yamanashi
Style	Single Malt
Age	18 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Deep ripe fruit like mango and pear, with gentle smoke and oak.
Palate: Complex richness and sweetness, with ripe fruit and oak intertwined.
Finish: A long, pleasantly smoky finish.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

Drink neat or with a few drops of water to appreciate the deep fruit of long ageing. Watching the aromas change in the glass is part of the pleasure.

Food pairing

Ripe fruit, smoked duck and bloomy-rind cheeses.

Background & production

A single malt from Hakushu, the "forest distillery" in Yamanashi. Made from malts aged at least 18 years, it is described as having deep, ripe-fruit aromas and a gentle smokiness.

Complex richness, sweetness and oak come together, leading to a smoky, pleasant finish. It has won numerous awards at international competitions.

Bottled at 43%.