But Shinjirō and Suntory succeeded, revolutionising the whisky industry and kickstarting a now grand heritage of world-renowned whiskies. It is fitting to release limited editions as part of this incredible milestone, as they represent our relentless pursuit of quality and symbolize our promise to carry our philosophy on for the next one hundred years and beyond. Palate: Oaky with notes of custard, syrup, stem ginger, bramble leaves, watermelon, hints of cut hay and pine resin. The first of these special releases is Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara, a potently Japanese expression from Japan’s oldest whisky distillery.

Hakushu 18 Year Old Whisky | Master of Malt

Those are included in this guide, as they remain available in limited quantities in and outside of Japan. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. Following fermentation, the wash is distilled twice through Hakushu’s copper-pot stills before the whisky is laid to rest in the distillery’s warehouses. The palate brings a ‘complex smoky flavour’ with layers of herbal, grapefruit and acacia honey notes, and a smoky finish with undernotes of green citrus.Which makes sense, of course — Shinjiro Torii’s company, founded in 1923, is Japan’s first and most popular whisky maker.

Hakushu 18 year old Whisky | Uisuki Hakushu 18 year old Whisky | Uisuki

Hibiki, which first hit shelves in 1989, was designed as a more palatable alternative to blended Scotch, meant to be sipped neat or over ice. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Blending is at the heart of everything we do at the House of Suntory, and we hold each of our whiskies to the highest standards throughout the process… I am proud to share the release of Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt with the world,” Fukuyo-san relates.To terminate your account, login to your account, go to the “settings page”, and follow the termination instructions]. Those flavours then build to a pleasantly woody and natural finish, with characteristic sandalwood, dried coconut and clove. S.-distributed Hakushu offerings, 12 offers up what the Hakushu line’s deep green bottle promises: freshness.