The Hakushu 12 Year Old 70cl is a distinguished single malt whisky from the renowned Suntory distillery, nestled deep in the forests of Japan’s Southern Alps. Known as the “green whisky,” Hakushu 12 captures the freshness of nature with a crisp, herbal character. Crafted with mountain water filtered through granite and matured for 12 years, this expression delivers an exquisite balance of fruit, smoke, and gentle oak.
Whether you’re a Japanese whisky enthusiast or new to the world of single malts, Hakushu 12 Year Old offers a refined tasting journey that embodies the art of Japanese craftsmanship. Perfect for gifting, celebrating, or enjoying neat.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fresh herbs, sweet pear, melon, and a subtle smokiness.
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Palate: Smooth and vibrant with notes of green apple, citrus zest, mint, and soft malt sweetness.
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Finish: Refreshing, lightly smoky, and lingering with herbal complexity.
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I spent almost 70 US dollars to buy this 12-year-old Japanese whiskey. He is the most unpleasant one in my 50-year drinking experience.
Very too much expensive for these quality. Of course, a nice product, but not at this price. Yes, it is subtle, fruity…and taste good. But I refuse to buy speculative whiskey.
I drank this with Glenlivet 12, Glenfiddich 12 and the winner was Hakushu 12. Cant beleve that this guy s age is only 12 OMG
Given the eye-watering prices these days I sometimes suspect producers are taking the mick. Would have thought this well worth fifty quid, however, but then again it’s more to my taste than Highland Park 18 at a comparable price and not far behind my favourite Balvenie 21 at much more.
Hakushu 12, unlike the Yamazaki 12 & discontinued Hibiki & Yoichi 12 yr olds, is still somewhat available in the U.S. (specifically California). Overall, I find the subtle hints of smokiness on the nose & palate (really not a whole lot of smoke) make Hakushu 12 much more interesting and enjoyable than other Japanese whiskies in the same price range. The subtle peat smoke lingers in the background and really enhances all the mostly fruity notes that dominate. Probably a great teaser for the uninitiated of the joys that peated whisky can bring.