Hakushu
8.5

Hakushu

12 Years Old Pure Malt

ABV 43%

A beautifully structured, appetising, whisky. Captivating.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Hakushu

Brand

12 Years Old Pure Malt

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Honey, Heather, camomile. Vanilla.

Palate: Firm. Honeyish. Heathery. touch of peat.

Finish: Long, warming. Marshmallow. Sweet grass.

Comment: A beautifully structured, appetising, whisky. Captivating.

Score: 8.5

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Fruity: stewed gooseberries, raspberry juice and intensely sharp malt

Palate: Fat, leaving a coating of gently peated malt all round the palate

Finish: Long with a mixture of cocoa and peat notes

Comment: A first rate malt.

Score: 8.5

8.5
Overall Score

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