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Hakushu Distillery Release
Single Malt — Japan
Reviewed
August 24, 2025 (edited August 26, 2025)
Suntory Hakushu Distillery Edition 01337299
Nose - Caramel, baked apples & oats, flat cola, roasted sweet nuts
Taste - Baked apples, ginger heat, cola fizz & sweet, sweet chestnuts
Finish - Sweet cola, lingering sweet roasted nuts
Score - 84/100
Final Thoughts - The one thing I really love about standard Hakushu offerings is the almost pine forest vibe that I get and sadly this had none of that. This felt like an unpeated Hakushu in maybe a heavily re-used Spanish oak since I get light hints of what might be raisins & fruit, but not quite there. It's not unpleasant or offputting in anyway, just a bit boring, but it really packs quite a bit of flavor for only 43%.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - No
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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