Hakushu 18 Year Old 70cl (No Box)
Brand: Hakushu (Suntory) | Category: Japanese Single Malt Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Japan | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
From the misty forests of Mount Kaikomagatake comes a whisky as rare and revered as the landscape it’s born from. The Hakushu 18 Year Old is a quiet masterpiece, aged for nearly two decades in the heart of the Japanese Alps, it captures the purity of nature, the precision of craft, and the soul of Japan. Box or not, what lies within is nothing short of extraordinary.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Elegant and fresh. Soft smoke, green apple, and wild herbs drift into forest honey, dried pear, and subtle incense, like morning air after rain.
Palate: Silky, complex, and deeply layered. Smoked pineapple, green tea, sandalwood, and sweet mint unfold slowly, wrapped in malty warmth and a hint of cedar.
Finish: Long and refined. Notes of citrus peel, white pepper, and fresh herbs linger like a breeze through pine, cool, clean, and quietly profound.

Production Details:
Crafted from lightly peated malt and aged in a combination of American oak, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara casks, this 18-year-old expression is bottled at 43% ABV. Made at Suntory’s forest distillery, Hakushu is known for its pristine water source and mountain climate, both essential to its crisp, verdant character.

Perfect For:
Collector pours, spiritual evenings, or when only the rarest expression will do. This is not just a whisky, it’s a meditation in a glass.

Expert Notes:
One of the most sought-after age statements in Japanese whisky, Hakushu 18 has earned international acclaim for its clarity, complexity, and distinct forest-driven profile. A cornerstone for serious collectors and refined palates alike.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Graceful and mysterious. Like drinking mountain air laced with memory."
🗣️ "Subtle peat, endless layers, and a finish that hums like a Zen bell."
🗣️ "I forgot about the box the second I took a sip. This whisky stands alone."

Interesting Fact:
Hakushu is one of the few distilleries in the world located in a forest, over 700 meters above sea level, where the climate, altitude, and natural surroundings shape the spirit into something utterly unique.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat in a wide tulip glass and allow it to breathe, at least 15–20 minutes. Add a drop or two of spring water to open up subtle layers of mint, smoke, and soft orchard fruit. Best enjoyed in silence, or with soft Japanese jazz in the background.

Distillery Background:
Opened in 1973 by Suntory as a complement to its famed Yamazaki distillery, Hakushu quickly made its mark with its fresh, herbal, and gently peated style. With its alpine setting and reverence for nature, Hakushu continues to shape some of the most refined single malts in Japan and the 18 Year Old is its shining star.