Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky United Kingdom Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless

Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks over approximately 30 days

leading to a very long and smooth finish

Decanter (Cassandra Charlick): 96 points

with a small portion of the wines fermented in oak to add complexity

gaining complexity

Hakushu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky United Kingdom Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainlessDistillery Background and History Hakushu Distillery was founded in 1973 by Suntory in the forests of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It was originally built in a lightly forested, high altitude area to harness pure mountain air, water, and cooler maturation conditions. In 1981 it expanded with a second East site; now production is consolidated at the newer location. It is often called the forest distillery, known for fresh, green and herbal character in