Hakushu 18 Year Single Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml

Hakushu 18 is the older single malt from Suntory's forest distillery, high in the Southern Japanese Alps. Eighteen years soften Hakushu's green, herbal character into something silkier and more floral, with the faint smoke still in the background.

Deep gold. Ripe pear, dried mint, oregano and a hint of smoke on the nose; jasmine, mango, quince and a cool touch of menthol on the palate; and a long finish, gently smoky with a little bitterness. It's bottled at 43%.

For a Japanese malt that's mature but still fresh, this is the one. For the younger, livelier version, take the 12 Year; for a much smokier, older Hakushu, look at the 18 Year Peated Malt.

Pour it neat, slightly below room temperature, to keep the herbs bright.

We carry it in the 750ml size. More bottles are under Japanese whisky, and the rest of our whiskey is a click away. Pick it up at our Brooklyn store or get same-day delivery in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens.