Japanese Whisky

Suntory Hakushu 18yr

Suntory · Yamanashi, Japan

Review and tasting notes

An older, more concentrated release of the same style.

Key facts

• Category: Japanese Whisky
• Distillery: Suntory
• Region: Yamanashi, Japan
• ABV / Proof: 48% · 96 proof
• Age: 18 years
• Typical price: $600+

Tasting profile

• Nose: Vanilla, cinnamon, almond, green apple, Bartlett pear, orange zest, mint, lightly peated malt
• Palate: Sweet salt toffee, apple, vanilla, lemon, orange
• Finish: Long and tingling, earthy with tons of wood spice, fiery
• Best for: An older, more concentrated release of the same style