Hakushu Distillers Reserve Whisky

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Straight from the untouched forests, mountains and pure waters of the Southern Japanese Alps, it is no wonder that Hakushu® is a "green and fresh" whisky, praised by the most curious whisky connoisseurs and lovers of gastronomy. Its crisp and vibrant feel, unique in a single malt whisky, enlivens and liberates your senses.

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16th December 2016

http://whisky.suntory.com/en/na/products/hakushu/index.html

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/23771/suntory-hakushu-distillers-reserve

Hakushu Distillers Reserve Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose

Quite herbaceous. Green fruit, mint, cucumber, pine, grassy, spearmint. Just loads of green fruit in this one.

Finish

Light, delicate, refreshing and some subtle smoke.

Palate

Mint, cucumber, green fruit, grapefruit and just a touch of smoke at the back.

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Hakushu Distillers Reserve Whisky

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