Suntory

The Hakushu Aged 12 Years Single Malt Japanese Whisky

8.9113 ratings
9.021 pro ratings
Yamanashi, Japan
Malt
Cheese, Fruit, Chocolate
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

This is not the Yamazaki or the Hibiki but it’s an easy drinking solidly constructed whiskey. More sweet and fruity in style—caramel and toffee covered apple, white raisin, peat and fresh cut flowers. This is the Summer shandy of whiskeys. Light on its feet and super inviting.

This is not the Yamazaki or the Hibiki but it’s an easy drinking solidly constructed whiskey. More sweet and fruity in style—caramel and toffee covered apple, white raisin, peat and fresh cut flowers. This is the Summer shandy of whiskeys. Light on its feet and super inviting.

Oct 22nd, 2017
Scott Rowe

After a few cocktails at this 'speakeasy' this little gem is what the doctor ordered.
Smooth, a touch of peat, long and delicate.

After a few cocktails at this 'speakeasy' this little gem is what the doctor ordered.
Smooth, a touch of peat, long and delicate.

Oct 25th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Earthy

Earthy

Jun 21st, 2016
Stephanie Losee

Scotch tasting at Wingtip for work. Not kidding. I love this job

Scotch tasting at Wingtip for work. Not kidding. I love this job

Jun 15th, 2016
Ryan Stewart

Pale straw color with medium legs. Aromas of geranium, pear, Gravenstein apple, hay, subdued peat, cigar box, vanilla, and toasted malt. Smooth mouthfeel, not too hot, with additional flavors of whipped honey, cream of wheat, and almond butter. Long, smooth finish.

Pale straw color with medium legs. Aromas of geranium, pear, Gravenstein apple, hay, subdued peat, cigar box, vanilla, and toasted malt. Smooth mouthfeel, not too hot, with additional flavors of whipped honey, cream of wheat, and almond butter. Long, smooth finish.

Apr 18th, 2016
Rafael Landestoy

Smooth and quite nice.

Smooth and quite nice.

Mar 6th, 2016
Antonio Gianola

Perfection in a glass with one big cube

Perfection in a glass with one big cube

Jan 25th, 2016
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.4

Delicious Islay-style whiskey. Light color, but very powerful. Medicinal and peaty with a ripe pear core.

Delicious Islay-style whiskey. Light color, but very powerful. Medicinal and peaty with a ripe pear core.

Jun 9th, 2015
Michael Solway

Add a little Cocchi vermouth and you have one heck of a Rob Roy.

Add a little Cocchi vermouth and you have one heck of a Rob Roy.

Jun 7th, 2015
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

Phenomenal.

Phenomenal.

Feb 14th, 2015