Hakushu Suntory | Japanese | Single MaltWhisky | Subtle Smoke, Crisp Apple and Mint | Made With The Pure Waters Of The Southern Japanese Alps | 40 Percent ABV | 70 cl

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This wonderous whisky is brimming with peppermint, melon, cucumber, yuzu, grapefruit, lemon, thyme and a touch of subtle smoke. This was smooth and had some interesting but rather simple fruity flavours which were enhanced by the mild peatyness. The Hakushu Distillery blenders work with peat, while naturally softening the palate was using the exceptionally pure mountain water of the area, filtered through ancient granite rocks.

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This is an unaged expression and is blended by Master Blender Keizo Saji at Suntory's incredible Hakushu Distillery. Although the bottle was not for myself I had chance to try it as it was opened it's pleasantly stronger and deeper in taste and mouthfeel compared to the suntory Toki more of an emphasis on barrel spice but still maintaining the floral notes. The Hakushu Distillery is one of the highest distilleries in the world, standing at 2,300 feet above sea level – more than twice the altitude of Scotland’s highest distillery. It's a concept rich in meaning the world over, but particularly in Japan where respect for tradition and reinvention sparks a powerful creative energy. The colour is golden caramel, and it sits neatly on its own or over ice (I'm not a fan of whisky discs or cubes).

Hakushu is nestled deep in the Mountains of Japan's Southern Alps and with a local water source of exceptional purity the 'house style' shows wonderful freshness and delicate peaty notes. As it glides across the palate, a gentle sweetness emerges, accompanied by vibrant fruity tones and the subtle presence of oak. The Hakushu Distillery was built in 1979 by Shinjiro's son, Keizo Saji, who clearly inherited his father's pioneering spirit! A variety of pot stills and casks are carefully chosen to suit the high elevation and climate of Hakushu, ultimately producing an array of single malt whiskies with a variety of characters that reflect its surroundings. The flavour was softened by the exceptionally pure mountain water, filtered through old granite rocks.Tasting Notes: It is no wonder that Hakushu is a 'green and fresh' whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Straight from the untouched forests, mountains and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a “green and fresh” whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. You'll want to grab yourself your favourite tumbler in preparation for getting the most out of this fantastic single malt.

The initial Hakushu distillery came into existence in 1973, followed by the addition of a second facility, Hakushu Higashi (East), in 1981. Crafted by Suntory at their Hakushu Distillery, nestled deep in Mount Kaikomagatake, in the stunning Akaishi Mountains. Although some might say it does not compare to its older siblings the 18 and 25 year old it is none the less smashing stuff, being named the best Japanese Single Malt 12 Years and younger for a reason! Its craftsmanship and artistry have earned it accolades from whisky enthusiasts worldwide, cementing its place as a beloved addition to any connoisseur's collection. With four distinctive seasons, the clear air and cool, humid climate of Hakushu’s vast forests allow the distillery, one of the few situated at an elevation of 700 meters or more, to produce high-quality whisky through a slow, unhurried process.This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Kaikomagatake in the Japanese Southern Alps, the Hakushu Distillery is without question one of the highest distilleries in the world.

Created by the dream for a new type of whisky of Keizo Saji, the second master blender, the unique taste made in distinct four seasons in high altitude is praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Palate: All the notes on the nose effortlessly maneuver through to the palate with the mint sweetening as time progresses. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different from those of Scotland.Hakushu East is the whisky-producing arm and was built in 1981 while the original building, Hakushu ‘West’, is now used for other purposes. The core range includes Distiller’s Reserve, the Hakushu 12 year old, Hakushu 18 year old, and Hakushu 25 year old. Both lightly-peated and heavily-peated malts were used for this complex and deeply enjoyable whisky from Suntory. Hakushu means “white sand banks” named after the mineral deposits in the stream that feeds the distillery.