Tasting note Straight from the untouched forests, mountains, and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, the Hakushu 12 Year Old assails the nose with pears, crushed bracken, citrus and a hint of smoked oak. Crisp and vibrant with flavours of vanilla, oak and sweet, poached pears, it is best described as a ‘green and fresh’ which enlivens and liberates the senses. The Hakashu 12 Year Old is sought out by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Country: Japan Style: Single Malt Age: 12 Year Old Bottle size: 70cl
Meticulous attention to detail and the blending of art with nature are hallmarks of the Japanese culture, so it is unsurprising that the leading distiller in Japan – Suntory – evokes the same characteristics through their premium range of whiskies. In 1973, Suntory opened a second distillery southwest of Tokyo called Hakushu; at 700 metres, it is one of the highest locations for a distillery in the world. Regrettably, this product is non-returna