Hakushu 18 Year Old vs Yamazaki 18 Year Old
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Hakushu 18 Year Old | Yamazaki 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age Statement | 18 years | 18 years |
| Price Tier | $500+ | $500+ |
| Distillery | Hakushu Distillery | Yamazaki Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Hakushu Single Malt
Yamazaki Single Malt
ABV
Hakushu 43%
Yamazaki 43%
Age Statement
Hakushu 18 years
Yamazaki 18 years
Price Tier
Hakushu $500+
Yamazaki $500+
Distillery
Hakushu Hakushu Distillery
Yamazaki Yamazaki Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Hakushu Yes
Yamazaki Yes
Tasting Notes
| Hakushu 18 Year Old | Yamazaki 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Fresh green apple, pear, light peat smoke, forest herbs, and a hint of eucalyptus | Deep aromas of dark chocolate, raisins, sherry and blackcurrant with hints of incense and Mizunara oak. |
| Palate | Crisp citrus, green fruit, subtle smoke, white pepper, honeyed malt with a pleasantly herbal quality | Rich and complex with dried fruits, dark chocolate, cinnamon and a deep oakiness. Very full bodied. |
| Finish | Long, clean, and gently smoky with lingering green fruit and fresh oak notes | Exceptionally long with lingering spices, dark fruit, and sandalwood. |
Nose
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Fresh green apple, pear, light peat smoke, forest herbs, and a hint of eucalyptus
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Deep aromas of dark chocolate, raisins, sherry and blackcurrant with hints of incense and Mizunara oak.
Palate
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Crisp citrus, green fruit, subtle smoke, white pepper, honeyed malt with a pleasantly herbal quality
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Rich and complex with dried fruits, dark chocolate, cinnamon and a deep oakiness. Very full bodied.
Finish
Hakushu 18 Year Old
Long, clean, and gently smoky with lingering green fruit and fresh oak notes
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Exceptionally long with lingering spices, dark fruit, and sandalwood.
Key Differences
- • They come from different distilleries: Hakushu Distillery and Yamazaki Distillery.