Hakushu Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product shown.

A circa 2023 release aged exclusively in Spanish oak intended to show off a slightly different side of Hakushu compared to the standard 12 year old. Travel Retail exclusive. Not something we come across every day! 43% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... In a world where great Japanese whisky prices are always exponentially rising, Hakushu Japanese Forest is a relatively affordable standout offering from Suntory. Despite its lack of an age statement, I would pick this over the more expensive Hakushu 12 and Yamazaki 12 every time. With its uncharacteristically sherry forward persona, and delicately balanced palate, this Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition shows the sweeter side to the Suntory’s “forest distillery”. Its nose is fantastic, with a lovely burst of flavor right as it hits your tongue. The only thing keeping this from being exceptional is the relatively thin finish and its limited availability in Travel Retail and Japan. But if you’ve always wanted to explore what Hakushu is like without the smoke, this Japanese Forest expression is absolutely worth a pickup if you ever come across any of the few remaining bottles out in the wild. - thewhiskystudy.com