The Hakushu 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Product Description

Hakushu 12 Year Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Hakushu 12 Year is a lightly peated Japanese single malt celebrated for its fresh fruit, green herbs and delicate mountain smoke. Made at Suntory's forest distillery in Japan's Southern Alps and bottled at 43% ABV, it offers an unusually crisp interpretation of aged single malt: lively enough for a carefully made highball, yet layered enough to reward slow sipping neat.

What Makes It Distinct

• 12-year-old Japanese single malt whisky
• Produced at Suntory's Hakushu Distillery
• Lightly peated, herbaceous and fruit-forward
• Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof)
• 750ml bottle

Tasting Notes

Nose: Basil, pine needle and green apple with citrus and faint smoke.

Palate: Sweet pear, mint and kiwi layered with honeyed malt and gentle oak.

Finish: Clean and refreshing, with green tea and subtle lingering smoke.

Food Pairings

Pair with sushi, grilled trout, herb-roasted chicken, goat cheese or pear tart. Fresh, lightly seasoned dishes complement its green and gently smoky profile.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat, with a few drops of water or over a clear ice cube. For a Japanese highball, combine a measured pour with well-chilled soda water and minimal garnish.

About Hakushu

Hakushu is made at Suntory's mountain forest distillery, founded in 1973. Pure water, high elevation and a range of still and cask styles help shape whiskies known for freshness, herbal character and elegant smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakushu 12 Scotch?

No. It is Japanese single malt whisky, produced and matured in Japan.

Is Hakushu 12 smoky?

It is lightly peated, with a gentle thread of smoke rather than an intensely smoky profile.

What is the ABV?

Hakushu 12 Year is bottled at 43% ABV, equivalent to 86 proof.

How should it be served?

It works neat, with a small amount of water or in a precise, well-chilled highball.

Is it suitable as a gift?

Yes. Its age statement, limited availability and distinctive Japanese mountain style make it a premium whisky gift.

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