{"product_id":"hakushu-18-year-old-43-70cl-award-winning-japanese-single-malt-whisky","title":"Hakushu 18 Year Old | 43% | 70cl | Award-Winning Japanese Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHakushu 18 Year Old | 43% | 70cl | Award-Winning Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Japan's most coveted and collectible whiskies. The Hakushu 18 Year Old is a rare and exceptional single malt from Suntory's mountain distillery deep in the Japanese Alps — a place of extraordinary natural beauty that profoundly shapes every drop distilled there. Built on Hakushu's signature style of gentle forest smoke, vivid green fruitiness, and delicate herbal freshness, the 18 Year Old adds the depth and complexity of nearly two decades' maturation to create something genuinely extraordinary. Winner of the World Whiskies Awards category for Japanese Single Malt, it is among the finest Japanese whiskies available anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hakushu (Suntory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Category Winner — Japanese Single Malt 13–20 Years, 2020 World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange blossom, ripe pear, and a dry, forest-like smokiness — fresh green herbs and fruit salad lift the character with an unmistakable lightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patisserie-sweet and elegantly complex — baked goods, honeyed malt, mint, and delicate dried fruit. Some very gentle forest smoke weaves through familiar green fruitiness with beautiful restraint\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and fruity with Manuka honey, subtle forest smoke, and a clean, lingering freshness that fades gracefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Tasting notes expanded from available descriptions and expert knowledge of this expression.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Hakushu Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in 1973 in the dense forests of the Japanese Alps near Mount Kaikomagatake in Yamanashi Prefecture, The Hakushu is Suntory's second distillery and one of the highest-altitude whisky producers in the world. The pristine mountain air, soft mineral water, and surrounding forest all contribute to Hakushu's signature style — a whisky of remarkable freshness, delicate smoke, and vivid green character unlike anything produced in Scotland or Ireland. Production of the 18 Year Old is strictly limited, making each bottle genuinely rare and increasingly sought-after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJapanese whisky collectors and enthusiasts seeking a benchmark aged expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose who appreciate lighter, smoke-tinged single malts with complexity and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn exceptional and prestigious gift for any serious whisky lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestors in rare Japanese whisky with proven award credentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold by Whiskys.co.uk is 100% authentic and sourced through verified, trusted channels. We ship across the UK and internationally with fully insured, specialist packaging. All orders are handled with care by our family team in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your bottle of Hakushu 18 Year Old today\u003c\/strong\u003e — a world award-winning Japanese single malt of exceptional rarity. Contact us for availability, pricing, and sourcing enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090191487359,"sku":null,"price":609.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/IMG-7685.jpg?v=1785516940","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/hakushu-18-year-old-43-70cl-award-winning-japanese-single-malt-whisky","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}