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About This Whisky
Suntory sold Hakushu 12 Year Old in this presentation until it paused the whisky in 2018.
It is a vatting of Hakushu malts aged at least twelve years, mostly from American oak.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Fresh basil, pine needles and green apple.
- Palate: Sweet pear and kiwi with mint and a crisp malty centre.
- Finish: Refreshing and gently smoky, with a green tea note.
Serving & Food
Serve it slightly cool, around 16°C, or as a highball with lemon peel, alongside white fish sashimi or chicken karaage.
Good to Know
Is it the old bottling? Yes, the pre-2018 presentation at 43%.
Is it peated? A share of lightly peated malt is in the vatting.
Product Details
| Producer | House of Suntory |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Age | 12 years old |
| ABV | 43% |
| Size | 700mL |
| Edition | Old release |
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About the Distillery
Suntory built Hakushu in 1973 under Keizo Saji, in mountain forest at Hokuto, Yamanashi, and still owns it. Water from the granite of Mount Kaikomagatake and cool, humid air give a fresh, green malt.