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 will make it short… that’s the only whiskey that knocked me off physically from a chair. Its like drinking a fresh air with a hint of alcohol in the middle of a forest
I just bought a bottle of Hakushu 12 to celebrate the birth of my 2nd child and daughter and decided on this whisky. Man, am I impressed! Probably the freshest nose I’ve experienced. I always roll my eyes when people nose a whisky and then say something silly like, “smells of a rolling meadow…blah blah blah”. But his whisky…wow, consider me a changed man. I actually felt like the nose transported me to a quiet Japanese forest. I found the taste to be clean, just sweet enough and just peaty enough. Kinda like a sweet terpentine (if that sounds good at all to you…which it probably shouldnt?) After a minute or so of airing out, it became an amazingly smooth drink. The harsh edge of the peat rolled off a bit and it transformed into something gulpable – which I wouldnt consider the cost! But all in all, I am impressed and this will for sure be a staple in cabinet.
I don’t know all of those big words that the experts use, but I save this for special occasions, when the snow is falling and the fire is crackling. Having climbed My Fuji, I’m a big fan of this unbelievably tasty Japanese whiskey!!!! Love it, and distinctly original!
Nice flavor, very light and smooth compared to some other single malts. I’d say it is a good buy at or around $50. I wouldn’t pay higher than that.
Cheers