Hakushu 12 Year Old
白州 12年
About
Known as the "forest distillery" malt, Hakushu 12 is a refreshing, lightly smoky single malt from the Japanese Alps. Its herbal, green character makes it unique among Japanese whiskies.
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Tasting Notes
Fresh and green with notes of mint, cucumber, green apple, pear and a gentle wisp of smoke.
Crisp and clean with herbal notes, white pepper, green leaf, and subtle citrus. Light to medium body.
Refreshingly clean with lingering mint, gentle smoke and a touch of sweetness.
What People Are Saying
Community consensus: one of the gentlest yet most complete Japanese single malts available. Reddit's r/JapaneseWhisky describes it as having distinctive "mint and shiso" character with light peatiness that sets it apart from Yamazaki. "Lives up to its reputation" is a common sentiment. Often recommended as a lighter alternative to Scotch single malts. Some reviewers note it as "super peaty" relative to other Japanese whiskies, though by Scotch standards the peat is gentle. Availability has improved after being discontinued from 2018 to 2021, but prices remain elevated outside Japan.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
highball, neat, rocks
