Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
- Distillery
- Hakushu
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £1175
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Vegetative, Leafy, Green-House, Citric
- Description
- Hakushu's 18-year-old anniversary release demonstrates the distillery's mastery of refined smoke, with greater depth and complexity than its younger sibling. The extra years of maturation bring honeyed sweetness, green fruit, and herbaceous nuances—characteristic of Hakushu—now joined by layers of gentle peat and spice that linger beautifully on the palate. The extended maturation adds subtle oak influence and a silky texture that frames the whisky's signature verdant character. This limited-edition bottling suits those seeking elegant proof that peat and delicacy can coexist in a single, masterfully crafted dram.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Hakushu 18 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is a 18-year-old single malt from Hakushu (Japan), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, floral and fruity character — smokey, vegetative, leafy, green-house. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hakushu's 18-year-old anniversary release demonstrates the distillery's mastery of refined smoke, with greater depth and complexity than its younger sibling. The extra years of maturation bring honeyed sweetness, green fruit, and herbaceous nuances—characteristic of Hakushu—now joined by layers of gentle peat and spice that linger beautifully on the palate. The extended maturation adds subtle oak influence and a silky texture that frames the whisky's signature verdant character. This limited-edition bottling suits those seeking elegant proof that peat and delicacy can coexist in a single, masterfully crafted dram.
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