Hakushu Japanese Forest 100th Suntory rare Japanese whisky bottle
Hakushu Japanese Forest 100th Suntory Japanese whisky label and packaging detail

Hakushu Japanischer Wald 100. Suntory

CHF 319.00 + VAT for CH
Hakushu Japanese Forest · Suntory single malt Japan · 100th anniversary Suntory release · Premium forest character · Worldwide delivery 🌍

3 vorrätig

Die Destillerie

Hakushu — The Forest Distillery of the Southern Alps

Founded by Suntory in 1973 in the forested Kai region of Yamanashi Prefecture, Hakushu sits at 700 metres elevation in the Japanese Alps, surrounded by dense woodland and fed by snowmelt from Mount Kaikomagatake. The distillery was conceived as a counterpoint to Yamazaki’s richer Osaka profile — here, the mountain water and clean alpine air shape a lighter, more herbal house character. Hakushu operates twelve pot stills across two stillhouses, allowing for granular control of spirit styles, from lightly peated to delicately floral expressions.

The distillery’s reputation rests on precise layering of fresh, green notes — moss, mint, citrus peel — balanced with a restrained sweetness. Its flagship age-statement bottlings (12 and 18 Year Old) have become increasingly scarce in recent years as global demand for Japanese single malt has outstripped aged stock. Hakushu’s production also feeds into Suntory’s blended whiskies, including Hibiki, where its delicate complexity provides a vital counterbalance to Yamazaki’s weight.

Dieser Ausdruck

A Bourbon-Cask Statement from Suntory’s Centenary Era

The Hakushu Bourbon Reserve 100th was released as part of Suntory’s centenary celebrations, honouring a century of Japanese whisky-making since the founding of Yamazaki in 1923. This expression focuses on maturation in American ex-bourbon barrels, which allow Hakushu’s inherent freshness and forest-floor character to remain prominent while adding layers of vanilla sweetness and gentle oak spice. The bourbon cask influence softens the distillery’s typical herbal intensity, creating a more approachable yet still distinctively Hakushu profile. As a non-age-statement release, it draws on a careful selection of younger and mature stocks to balance vibrancy with complexity.

Kategorie
Single Malt

Land
Japan

Band
700ml

Verkostungsprofil

Nase

Fresh green notes dominate — cut grass, young mint, citrus zest — typical of Hakushu’s alpine terroir, with bourbon cask influence adding soft vanilla, honeycomb, and a hint of coconut. Light floral undertones (acacia, white blossom) emerge with time, alongside delicate cedarwood and a whisper of forest floor.

Gaumen

Medium-bodied and clean, opening with sweet malt and orchard fruit (green apple, pear) before herbal complexity builds — spearmint, green tea, faint pine resin. The bourbon casks contribute caramel and toasted oak without overwhelming the delicate core, while a thread of white pepper and ginger root adds subtle spice through the mid-palate.

Oberfläche

Medium length, refreshing and dry, with lingering mint leaf, subtle oak tannins, and a final note of lemon peel. The finish retains Hakushu’s signature forest character — clean, almost alpine, with a faint sweetness that fades gracefully into soft cedarwood.

Provenienz und Authentifizierung

Wines & Spirits SA sources exclusively from a network of over 50 certified distributors and official importers, ensuring full traceability and authenticity on every bottle. This Hakushu expression is stored in our climate-controlled facility (maintained at 14°C and 70% relative humidity, monitored around the clock) to preserve both liquid integrity and packaging condition. Each bottle is inspected upon arrival and accompanied by provenance documentation, giving collectors absolute confidence in both product quality and chain of custody.

Sammler Kontext

Suntory’s Centenary Releases and the Scarcity of Hakushu

The 100th anniversary series, released between 2023 and 2024, represents Suntory’s acknowledgment of a century of craftsmanship while also addressing a significant supply challenge — the global shortage of aged Japanese single malt. Hakushu, in particular, has seen its core range severely restricted in recent years, with the 12 Year Old now allocated in limited quantities and the 18 Year Old commanding substantial premiums on secondary markets. This Bourbon Reserve offers collectors an opportunity to experience Hakushu’s house style at a more accessible price point, while still representing a limited commemorative release tied to the centenary milestone.

Service & Vergnügen

Glaswaren
Glencairn oder Tulpe

Bedienung von
Neat or one drop water

Temperatur
Zimmer 18°C

Ruhezeit
5-10 min belüften

Best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the delicate forest aromatics, allowing 5 to 10 minutes of aeration to fully open the herbal and floral layers. This is an excellent aperitif whisky — its refreshing character and restrained sweetness make it ideal before a meal, particularly alongside light Japanese cuisine such as sashimi, grilled fish, or cold soba. A single drop of spring water can further reveal the mint and citrus undertones without diluting the whisky’s elegant structure.

Online-Preis

319 CHF

🛒 Zum Warenkorb hinzufügen

Sicherer Checkout - Stripe - PayPal - Twint

🚚 Schweiz - EU - USA - Weltweit

Alle Tarife anzeigen & weltweit →


✦ Seltene Whisky-Auswahl - winesandspirits.ch ✦


Enthält Alkohol. Verantwortungsvoll genießen. Nicht für Personen unter 18 Jahren geeignet.

Erforschen & Lernen

Japanischer Whisky - Lernen Sie, bevor Sie kaufen

Das könnte dir auch gefallen …