Japanese Single Malt · Suntory · 12 Years
The forest malt, aged twelve years — fresh green fruit, herbs and a delicate whisper of peat.
Distilled at Suntory's Hakushu distillery in the forests of the Japanese Alps (established 1973), the 12 Year Old is matured for twelve years in oak. Crisp green apple, pear and honeydew melon meet mint and basil, with a delicate peat smoke drawn from the distillery's cool, wooded home.
What Sets It Apart
🏆Distilled at Suntory's forest distillery, est. 1973🏆Aged 12 years in oak🏆Fresh, green and delicately peated
Tasting Profile
Nose
Green apple and pear with citrus zest and a herbal touch of mint and basil.
Palate
Peach, pineapple and honeydew melon with a creamy vanilla-custard sweetness and honey.
Finish
Crisp and refreshing, with delicate peat and lingering mint.
Character Pillars
Forest Freshness
Green & herbal
Orchard & Melon
The fruit
Delicate Peat
The signature
At a Glance
Origin
Japan (Southern Alps)
Distillery
Hakushu (Suntory), est. 1973
Style
Japanese Single Malt
Questions
What makes Hakushu 12 special?
Its cool, forested setting and gently peated malt give a fresh, green, herbaceous single malt with orchard and melon fruit and a delicate smoke — a benchmark for the Japanese style.
How should I serve it?
Neat or with a few drops of water to open the fresh fruit, or in a crisp, herbaceous Highball with soda. Lovely with sushi and light dishes.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London📦 Next-day UK-wide🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
18+ Please enjoy Hakushu responsibly. For guidance and support, visit
drinkaware.co.uk.
