The Hakushu 18 Years Single Malt Japanese Whisky

From Suntory’s mountain forest distillery, nestled deep in Mt. Kaikomagatake, Suntory Single Malt Whisky Hakushu is the crisp and gently smoky single malt whisky with herbal notes that is the revelation of Japanese single malts.

Tasting Notes:

Color: Deep gold.

Nose: Ripe pear, dried mint, oregano, hint of smoke.

Palate: Jasmine, mango, quince, menthol.

Finish: Long, pleasantly smoked, hint of bitterness.

In the glass, this Japanese single malt whisky is deep gold, with aromas of ripe pear, dried mint, oregano and a hint of smoke. The palate shows jasmine, mango, quince and menthol, while the long and pleasant finish has smoke and a hint of bitterness. The spirit is made exclusively from malted barley and water sourced from the Ojira and Jingu Rivrs, which has a unique softness as it passes through the granite rocks of the Japanese Alps. It is aged a minimum of eighteen years in the deep forests of Japan, and is best enjoyed neat or with a little water.

Several awards won over the years at international competitions, Hakushu 18 year old single malt surprises by its freshness, finesse and its typical Japanese style. The intense flowery aromas and the fresh and lightly smoked are the result of long aging period in American and European oak barrels and will appeal to lovers and novices alike.