Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml

Award Winning Fresh Japanese single malt with green apple, herbs, gentle smoke and crisp oak.

About The Whisky

Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky is a refined, gently smoky Japanese whisky from Suntory’s mountain forest distillery. Fresh, herbal and beautifully balanced, it offers a very different expression from richer Japanese malts, greener, brighter and more lifted, with a clean mineral edge.

Expect green apple, citrus, fresh herbs, honey, vanilla, soft oak and subtle peat smoke. Bottled at 43% ABV, Hakushu 12 is elegant and complex without feeling heavy, making it a standout bottle for those who enjoy Japanese whisky with freshness, finesse and quiet smoky depth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Green apple, pear, basil, pine needle, citrus peel, honey, vanilla and faint smoke.

Palate: Smooth and refreshing, with orchard fruit, lemon, herbal lift, gentle malt sweetness, soft oak and delicate peat.

Finish: Crisp and clean, with lingering citrus, herbs, mineral freshness and subtle smoky spice.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat to appreciate its delicate balance, or add a few drops of water to open up more fruit, herbs and soft smoke. It also works beautifully over a large ice cube or in a premium Japanese whisky highball with chilled soda and a citrus twist.

About the Distillery / Producer / Region

Hakushu is produced by The House of Suntory at the Hakushu Distillery, a mountain distillery surrounded by forest near Mt. Kaikomagatake. The distillery is known for its fresh, herbal and lightly smoky single malts, shaped by pure mountain water and a cool, forested maturation environment.

Hakushu 12 Year Old is often described as “the fresh Japanese whisky”, thanks to its verdant profile of green fruit, herbs, gentle peat and clean mineral structure. It is a brilliant contrast to Yamazaki’s richer fruit and oak style, showing a more alpine, herbal and quietly smoky side of Japanese single malt. 

Reviews / Accolades

Wine Enthusiast has rated Hakushu 12 Year Old 91 points, noting its silky texture, vanilla, honey, fresh apple and pear aromas, and a wave of peat smoke on the palate. Double Gold Medal - San Francico World Spirits Competition 2016. 3 Gold Medals- International Wine & Spirits Competition 2009 & 2001, International Spirits Competition 2012 

It remains one of Japan’s most recognised age statement single malts and a highly sought after bottle among Japanese whisky lovers. 

Collector’s Note

Hakushu 12 Year Old is not a one off limited release, but it has strong collector appeal due to global demand for age statement Japanese whisky. Its combination of Suntory heritage, 12 year age statement, lightly peated profile and mountain distillery character makes it a highly desirable bottle for gifting, cellaring or building a serious Japanese whisky selection.

Details

Producer: Suntory / Hakushu Distillery
Variety: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Region: Japan
Bottle Size: 700ml
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Style: Lightly peated Japanese single malt