Hakushu 12 Yo Single Malt Whisky

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Hakushu
Label Name:
 
12 Yo Single Malt Whisky
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Hakushu, Yamanashi (Japanese Southern Alps)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
43%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely praised by critics; notable accolades include World Whiskies Awards (Best Japanese Single Malt 12YO & Under, 2016) and multiple medals at San Francisco World Spirits Competition and other international contests; commonly rated in the high-80s/low-90s by whisky reviewers

Tasting Note
Fresh herbal nose of green apple, pear, pine and mint; bright citrus and honeyed malt on the palate with a light peat smoke and cedar oak; clean, green-tea finish with lingering minerality.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie, smoked trout, aged cheddar. Asian: sushi and sashimi, yakitori, tempura, miso-glazed fish, teriyaki pork.

Production Method
Single malt from 100% malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills at Hakushu; matured about 12 years in a mix of American oak, sherry and select casks (including Mizunara influence in some stocks); bottled at 43% ABV.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Suntory at the Hakushu ‘Mountain Forest’ Distillery (est. 1973). Known for mountain spring water, forest-influenced character and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship.