Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky - 70cl

Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky — the celebrated core age statement from Suntory's Hakushu distillery in the Japanese Alps (founded 1973). Distinctively fresh, gently smoky, and forest-inspired. The lighter, greener counterpart to Yamazaki 12.

Why you'll love it

• Fresh green apple, gentle smoke, mint, ripe peach, subtle citrus — distinctively fresh Japanese single malt
• 12 years matured at 700m elevation in Japan's Southern Alps — the "forest distillery"
• Perfect for premium gifting, whisky enthusiasts seeking lighter aged Japanese single malt, and highball connoisseurs
• Presented in Hakushu's celebrated green-labeled bottle

Perfect pairings

Fresh, clean pairings — sushi, sashimi, aged Comté, spring vegetables, or serve neat with a splash of water. Also outstanding as a premium Japanese highball with sparkling water and mint garnish.

Perfect for

• Premium corporate gifting for whisky enthusiasts
• Milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations
• Highball enthusiasts seeking a proper aged Japanese base
• Whisky drinkers who prefer lighter, greener Japanese single malt over sherry-heavy styles

Compare with

Prefer non-age-statement entry? Try Hakushu Distiller's Reserve ($138) — the accessible sibling. Ready to step up? Hakushu 18 Year Old ($1,088) delivers six extra years of aged forest-distillery mastery.

Frequently asked

Is Hakushu 12 smoky?
Gently, yes — Hakushu uses lightly peated malt, distinguishing it from most Japanese single malts. The smoke is refined and integrated, not as intense as Islay Scotch. Excellent for those who like a touch of smoke.

Hakushu 12 vs Yamazaki 12 — which to choose?
Yamazaki 12 leans richer, sherry-influenced, honey-forward. Hakushu 12 leans fresher, greener, lightly smoky, forest-inspired. Both are excellent 12 YOs from the same producer — try both to develop your palate.

Is Hakushu 12 a good corporate gift?
Excellent — Hakushu carries the same Suntory brand prestige as Yamazaki. The 12 YO is a proper age statement at accessible premium pricing.

Quick facts

• Distillery: Hakushu (Japanese Alps — founded 1973)
• Age: 12 years minimum
• ABV: 43%
• Volume: 70cl
• Elevation: 700m in Japan's Southern Alps
• Feature: Lightly peated malt (distinctive for Japanese single malt)
• Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore