A perennial favorite and a must-try for anyone interested in discovering Japanese whisky. Hakushu is owned by Suntory, founder of the first Japanese distillery, Yamazaki. The original Hakushu distillery was built in 1973, with another distillery building called Hakushu Higashi (west) added in 1981.
Suntory Hakushu 12 years Details Spirit Type: Whisky Country: Japan Bottler: Suntory ABV: 43% Bottle Size: 700ml
Tasting Notes Nose: Toasted barley, seed & nut loaf, chopped almonds, and a little bit of barrel char. Hints of milk chocolate and dried grass bring sweetness.
Taste: Much more fruit on the palate, but it's by no means a sweet whisky. Still rich, herbaceous, and grassy, with a waft of smoke along the way.
Finish: Quite short, though enjoyable with orange peel and a touch of minerals.
