Hakushu Distiller's Reserve Single Malt Whisky 700ml (Japanese)
Released in 2014, The Hakushu Distiller's Reserve Single Malt Whisky was created for Yamazaki and Hakushu, with this expression combining young, lightly peated malts and older, heavily peated malts rumoured to be minimum eighteen years of age, matured in American oak casks.
Tasting Notes
Fresh with citrus notes.
Color: Light gold
Nose: Peppermint, melon, cucumber
Palate: Yuzu, grapefruit, lemon thyme
Finish: Refreshing, subtle smoke
Tasting Notes
Fresh with citrus notes.
Color: Light gold
Nose: Peppermint, melon, cucumber
Palate: Yuzu, grapefruit, lemon thyme
Finish: Refreshing, subtle smoke
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SKU
4901777256064
$129.99
Suntory's younger and often overlooked Hakushu distillery was established in 1973 in the town of Hokuto, in the Yamanashi Prefecture, Chūbu region.
It's higher elevation at 700 meters above sea level (Scotland's highest distilleries are Dalwhinnie and Braeval, both about 355 meters.) and water source are said to be the key features that distinguish Hakushu, in addition to working with both un-peated and peated malt (sourced from Scotland) at roughly 25ppm, compared to its big sister, Yamazaki.
Maturation typically takes place in American oak - both ex-bourbon (180L) and reconstructed hogsheads (230L) - however European oak is also known to be used.
It's higher elevation at 700 meters above sea level (Scotland's highest distilleries are Dalwhinnie and Braeval, both about 355 meters.) and water source are said to be the key features that distinguish Hakushu, in addition to working with both un-peated and peated malt (sourced from Scotland) at roughly 25ppm, compared to its big sister, Yamazaki.
Maturation typically takes place in American oak - both ex-bourbon (180L) and reconstructed hogsheads (230L) - however European oak is also known to be used.
Case Qty | 6 |
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ABV | 43% |
Type | Premium Spirits |
Variety | Japanese Whisky |
Vintage | Distiller's Reserve |
Brand | Suntory Japanese Whisky |
Country | Japan |
Region | N/A |
State | Imported |
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