Uncover the history and production of the Hakushu distillery with Suntory Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2024 edition single malt Japanese whisky.
A mix of smoky Hakushu malt matured in Bourbon casks was used to create this elegant, moreish whisky. This bright amber-hued expression has a typical, creamy Hakushu texture and a mild, sweet smokiness. It emits aromas of roasted green tea, scents of Spring, gentle vanilla and building smoke. It tastes delicate and light with a hint of bitterness and sweet citrus, finishing with a smoky aftertaste. Savor the distinct flavor of forest-grown Hakushu.
Hakushu Distillery, which was completed in 1973 and situated amidst a forest, has been producing whisky that honors the forest’s ecosystem and all of its inhabitants. This distillery is among the highest in the world, located in the heart of Mt. Kaikomagatake’s deep forest in the Japanese Southern Alps. The area produces malt whiskies that are blessed with a unique microclimate, abundant vegetation, and water that has a unique smoothness that is only achieved by the filtration of rain and snow through granite rocks that date back thousands of years.