Hakushu Story of the Distillery - 2024 Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky

The Whisky: A limited single malt whisky from Suntory's Hakushu distillery, released in May 2024 to celebrate the site's 50th anniversary the prior year, with only 2,000 official bottles via lottery in Japan. Crafted exclusively from Hakushu malt and matured primarily in bourbon casks, it features a distinctive package depicting the recently renovated distillery amid the Southern Japanese Alps forests, blending tradition with forward-looking innovation in the brand's light, refreshing, gently peated style.

Flavour Profile: The whisky pours light amber, with aromas of pineapple, vanilla cream, and roasted green tea leading into a light, soft palate of wasanbon sugar sweetness and subtle bitterness. It finishes with gentle smoke from embers and a bittersweet linger, balancing Hakushu's signature crisp fruitiness, herbal notes, and mild peat influence.

Production Details:

• Region: Yamanashi, Japan
• Distillery: Hakushu
• Owner: Suntory
• Year Released: 2024
• ABV: 43%
• Vol: 700ml