Hakushu Single Malt Whisky hails from Suntory's pristine mountain distillery, nestled deep within Japan's Southern Alps, benefiting from the region's pure meltwaters and cool, misty climate. Often characterized as the "Forest Distillery," its whiskies are celebrated for their vibrant, fresh, and subtly smoky character, offering a lighter contrast to Yamazaki's richer profile. This unique terroir contributes to expressions that are typically crisp, herbaceous, and delicately peated, embodying the natural surroundings from which they originate.

Hakushu 18 Year Old is a highly acclaimed single malt from Suntory's "Forest Distillery," offering a more mature and complex expression of their distinctively pure and verdant style. Aged for a minimum of 18 years in various casks, it elegantly balances the distillery's signature crisp, herbaceous notes with a refined, deeper smokiness and hints of ripe fruit and menthol. This well-aged whisky consistently earns prestigious awards, celebrated for its exquisite balance, elegance, and lingering, subtly peated finish.