Suntory Hakushu

Japanese Whisky

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Tasting notes by galg on 9th Apr 2013
Beautiful stuff. Japanese peat rock 88/100

Tasting notes by Pierre_W on 3rd Feb 2013
A lightweight that is fun! 81/100

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  • Suntory Hakushu Hakushu Heavily Peated - Beautiful stuff. Japanese peat rock

    By galg on 9th Apr 20132013-04-09T09:44:00

    88

    Nose: Lemon curd and lots of campfire smoke , sweet peat and an earthy Element too. Ground black pepper as well. Given blind I would guess this is a young Caol ila maybe because of the lemony sort of … read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu NAS - A lightweight that is fun!

    By Pierre_W on 3rd Feb 20132013-02-03T21:08:00

    81

    Hakushu distillery is located in the Southern Japanese Alps and is owned by Suntory, one of the big two Japanese single malt distillers. The distillery started operating in 1973 on the 50th anniversary… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu 12 Year old - Split Personality

    By UisgeJon on 4th Jan 20132013-01-04T22:18:00

    61

    Following the Yamakazi, I had this, continuing my introduction to Japanese Whisky. Nose: To me, another light nose. The front end of this is heavy on the smoke and peat, which quickly gives way to f… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu Hokuto 12 Year old - Another Suntory gem!

    By Pierre_W on 21st Oct 20122012-10-21T18:33:00

    84

    Hokuto, a Pure Malt with an ABV of 40%, was produced by Suntory and was first released in 2004. Production was stopped around 2009/2010 and today Hokuto is difficult to find, even in Japan. My sample was… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu 18 Year old - Whisky Exploration At Helvetica!

    By SquidgyAsh on 19th Sep 20122012-09-19T01:49:00

    75

    My wife and I recently went to Helvetica with her sister and brother in law. Being whisky lovers spending some time at the local whisky bar is just a few short steps from heaven. Heaven being time spent… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu 10 Year old - The younger brother of the 12yo

    By Pierre_W on 8th Sep 20122012-09-08T14:15:00

    82

    Hakushu distillery is located in the Southern Japanese Alps and is owned by Suntory, one of the big two Japanese single malt distillers. The distillery started operating in 1973 on the 50th anniversary… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu 12 Year old - A favourite everyday single malt

    By Pierre_W on 12th Aug 20122012-08-12T20:07:00

    86

    Hakushu distillery is located in the Southern Japanese Alps and is owned by Suntory, one of the big two Japanese single malt distillers. The distillery started operating in 1973 on the 50th anniversary… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu 12 Year old - Expensive but Great

    By Jason0142 on 9th Jul 20122012-07-09T17:06:00

    89

    So its uni holidays and I've ventured down to the good town of Melbourne for some solid R&R. After conquering an entire bottle of JD Tennessee Honey and a Japanese bar which's lavatory featured relieving… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu 18 Year old - A walk in the woods

    By Pierre_W on 22nd Jun 20122012-06-22T20:48:00

    87

    Hakushu distillery is located in the Southern Japanese Alps and is owned by Suntory, one of the big two Japanese single malt distillers. The distillery started operating in 1973 on the 50th anniversary… read more

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  • Suntory Hakushu Heavily Peated - Sweet smoke

    By Pierre_W on 6th May 20122012-05-06T13:13:00

    87

    This bottle was recommended to me by a fellow malt maniac in Japan. My review refers to the 2010 edition. The nose is medicinal, with smoke from burnt leaves, vanilla, and a hint of brine. With water … read more

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