The Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Product Description

Suntory Whiskey was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. For over three generations, Suntory's master blenders have devoted themselves to pursuing the harmony of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Shaped through masterful technique and served with a reverence for Japanese omotenashi, Suntory whiskeys are among the most awarded and most admired in the word, Hakushu is the verdant single malt Japanese whiskey born in Japan's mountain forest distillery. Establishes in 1973 by second master blender Keizo Saji, the Hakushu Distillery lives deep within the forests at the foot of the Japanese Southern Alps. The whiskeys born here are made from water with a rare softness, only possible by slow filtration through ancient granite. Maturing in a lush, forested microclimate, Hakushu's renowned single malt Japanese whiskies are blessed by the the region's ever-changing seasons -- each leaving their own verdant signature. Here, in the artisans pursue their founder's legacy through the art of "Tsukuriwake" -- the diversity in the making. Diverse fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques create the blending opportunities that are essential to achieving the signature subtle, refined and complex taste that is the Hakushu Single Malt Japanese Whiskey. Refreshingly herbal and gently smoky, Hakushu is embraced as the intriguing single malt Japanese whisky from the award winning House of Suntory Whisky. Tasting Notes: Colour: champagne gold Nose: basil, pine needle, green apple Palate: sweet pear, mint, kiwi Finish: green tea, subtle smoke