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    Hakushu 12 Year Old 70cl Whisky

    Japan • 70cl • 43%
    Number of reviews:(38)
    Product details
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    Single Malt

    age12 Year Old Whisky
    bottler

    Hakushu

    countryJapanese Whisky
    distillery/brandHakushu Whisky

    Hakushu 12 Year Old

    This wonderful peated Japanese single malt whisky hails from Hakushu distillery, owned by Suntory. The distillery resides in the forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake, with the original Hakushu distillery built in 1973. Another building was added in 1981, called Hakushu Higashi. Rather fittingly, it boasts a fresh and foresty flavour profile.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Toasted barley, seed and nut loaf, chopped almonds and a little bit of barrel char. Hints of milk chocolate and dried grass bring sweetness.

    Palate

    Much more fruit on the palate, but it's by no means a sweet whisky. Still rich, herbaceous and grassy, with a waft of smoke along the way.

    Finish

    Quite short, though enjoyable with orange peel and a touch of minerality.

    Winner of 2 spirit awards

    Gold
    Gold
    Japanese Single Malt 12 Years and Under - 2016
    World Whiskies Awards
    1st Place
    1st Place
    Best World Whiskey - 2015
    International Whisky Competition

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    This is all beach-grass with a bonfire off in the distance. Wish I had a Yamazaki to taste against, but on its own, just terrific. No sherry cloying, smoke only the very faintest, none of the "whiskey distillery" taste that you get in even the lightest Oban and Scapa scotches. Seriously, it's all a day at a secluded beach. Really like nothing I've ever had before. Underappreciated IMO. It's $65 in Texas and well worth it. At $110 I'd still even consider it, just for its simplicity and uniqueness.

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    Amazing

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    Jay Kim Mar 25, 2015

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    I don't believe it! Upon opening the bottle and pouring, two comments from about the room were to the effect "what stinks"? Not only does it have a strong odor, but also really a lot of bite. Might be better at 40% (80 Proof). Texas Single Malt Whisky and inexpensive single malt Irish and Scotch are much more enjoyable.

    Lawrence Krause Dec 23, 2014

    Fantastic!

    It was a long time ago since I had a really new experience in the malt World.... Just trye it and enjoy!

    Master of Malt Customer Aug 10, 2014

    great intro to Japanese Whiskey

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