Hakushu 12YO Single Malt Whisky (1 x 700mL), Japan.

Hakushu 12YO Single Malt Whisky (1 x 700mL), Japan.

From Suntory's mountain forest distillery, nestled deep in Mt. Kaikomagatake, Hakushu Whisky is the freshand gently smoky single malt whisky with herbal notes that is the revelation of Japanese single malts.

Straight from the untouched forests, mountains and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu is a "green and fresh" whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy.

Its crisp and vibrant feel, unique in a single malt whisky, enlivens and liberates your senses.

• Colour: champagne gold
• Nose: basil, pine needle, green apple
• Palate: sweet pear, mint, kiwi
• Finish: green tea, subtle smoke

Awards

• Gold Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2012
• Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011, 2013, 2016
• Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012, 2014
• Gold Medal - Best in Class - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2009, 2010