Hakushu 12-year-old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Hakushu

WB 86.0 253 оценок 43.0 %vol 12 лет 700

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Hakushu 12-year-old — это лёгкий, свежий и фруктовый односолодовый виски с деликатной дымностью, который часто хвалят за баланс и приятную питкость, но нередко критикуют за водянистость и завышенную цену.

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В отзывах Hakushu 12-year-old чаще всего описывают как свежий, фруктовый и элегантный виски с мягкой дымностью. В аромате и вкусе многократно упоминаются зелёное яблоко, груша, цитрусовые, персик, мёд, ваниль, травянистые и минеральные ноты, а также лёгкий торфяной дым. Несколько отзывов отмечают хороший баланс, утончённость и приятную питкость, а также то, что виски хорошо раскрывается в хайболе. Некоторые сравнивают его с Distiller's Reserve, не находя большой разницы, другие считают, что 12-летний вариант чуть более полный и с более заметной дымностью. Вместе с тем часть отзывов критикует напиток за водянистость, слабую крепость, недостаток сложности и короткий финиш. Несколько раз звучит мысль, что виски переоценён и слишком дорог для того, что предлагает, а также что он уступает или не лучше других базовых японских солодов. В целом тексты отражают разброс мнений: от восторженных описаний мягкого и гармоничного виски до разочарования из-за цены и простоты.

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Rekve Connoisseur 86 07 oct 2023 1:16 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Cee Expert Junior 87 31 jan 2024 3:46 am

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

junyvyao Connoisseur 86 24 jan 2025 3:14 pm

The best base wine for Highball in my opinion

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

DLi Expert Senior 86 06 oct 2025 4:43 pm

Tasted at the London Whisky Show.

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Нос	88	Apples, damp earth, slightly medicinal, bright oranges, and a hint of custard apples.
Вкус	86	On the thin side of things. Savoury, apples, pomelo, butter, and some gibberish I can't read off my notebook.
Финиш	85	A bit short.

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 86 28 jun 2026 2:07 pm

Quick hit review. I fondly remember my visit to Hakushu and its surrounding forests and mountains - something which is definitely reflected in this whisky. Notes of pineapple, mango and citrus zest reach my nose, and I'm getting pine needles, soft spices and whiffs of wood smoke. The palate is herbal and lightly peated with oranges, baked apple and ginger. Good balance of flavors. Lemongrass, grapefruit and hints of ash accompany the medium-length finish. My score for this single malt remains unchanged - this is a very decent dram! RATING: 3.9/5.0 stars ≙ 86 pts → FIRST-CLASS [-]

Hanqing_Zhu Expert Senior 88 16 oct 2026 4:46 pm

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

davidloosli Expert Senior 84 21 oct 2023 10:28 am

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Нос	—	A lot of vanilla, a bit marzipan, lemon zests, a hint of green apples, waffles
Вкус	—	Rather weak, too low abv, watery, artificial sweetener, a bit of pear
Финиш	—	Creamy, white chocolate, not dry at all, but rather boring, could contain some grain

Nomorewh Expert Senior 87 14 feb 2024 8:02 am

honey sweetness, easy to drink, wanna try again

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

maltaholic Connoisseur 87 18 feb 2024 6:18 pm

Comparison Distillers Reserve with Hakushu 12 years I don't see any difference in color, they both come with 43%. The nose is also similar, although I imagine the 12 is a bit fuller and stronger - but we're talking about nuances here. They both seem mild, the typical peat note is only hinted at. The DR is a bit floral, the 12 has a slightly strong woody note. A light, aromatic sweetness over both. The DR now has wood, which is pleasant. Light and fresh, not bitter or overripe. The sweet note is gone, the barrel notes remain. The finish is short and pleasant. The peat note is noticeable in the 12 year old, which I didn't taste in the other one. A peat note that is very subtle on the tongue. Strong, aromatic, full-bodied. Both have their place and appear to be artfully made, as is usual with the Japanese. The 12 year old perhaps represents the brand a little more distinctively.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Razzmatazz Member Senior 87 21 jan 2025 5:44 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

FeydRautha Connoisseur 86 29 mar 2022 11:50 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Astrid Connoisseur 85 22 dec 2022 7:02 pm

So I drifted off to Islay in my mind, I would definitely have ended up there blind. For a 12 year old standard it has good maturity and complexity. Occasionally he has a bad moment, but he can usually make up for it. For the full review, go here: https://halbendrinks.de/2022/12/22/andere-insel-anderer-whisky/

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Ringstone Expert Senior 85 17 mar 2023 8:02 pm

No better than the Distiller's Reserve

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Нос	88	Fruits, caramel, oak, spices, ripe apples, pears, sandalwood, herbs
Вкус	84	Fruits, oak, spices, apples, green tea, peaches, bitterness
Финиш	83	Dry, medium to long

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 18 may 2024 4:55 pm

Dark golden color. Oily structure.

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Нос	91	Quite intense, but at the same time subtle. Nice. There are fruits, but also some florality. Sweet. Caramel, vanilla pudding, toffee. Flowers. A bit of fresh wood. Orange fruit. Peaches. Boiled apples. Traces of minerality. Pinch of salt. Minimal trace of smoke. Salted caramel. A bit of wax, honey. On the second nose, lighter aromas. More fruit. Citrus fruits. Oranges. Comprehensive and perfectly balanced.
Вкус	87	A bit of ash. Minerality. Salt. A touch of the sea. Baked fruit. Baked apples and peaches. Delicate oiliness. Waxiness. Honey. Caramel. Toffee. Salted caramel. Burnt oak. Dark chocolate. A pinch of spices. White pepper. Pickled ginger.
Финиш	85	Peaches. Boiled apples. Spices. Pickled ginger. White pepper. Dark chocolate. Cocoa. Burnt oak. Charcoal. Traces of burning. Minerality. Salt. Long finish.

MrYens Connoisseur 86 04 oct 2024 1:55 pm

god666 Member Senior 90 05 nov 2024 10:50 pm

Hakushu style whisky, typical character, outstanding, slightly smoky, smooth sweetness, very smooth and soft, amazing dram

manspear Expert Senior 86 18 jul 2025 4:37 am

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

sagara-kun Connoisseur 87 18 nov 2025 10:19 am

Still as good as ever. It was whisky that got me started and I still understand why.

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Нос	88	Nashi pear at its finest, so precise this time, with a wonderfully fresh and sweet delicacy. Very light smokiness.
Вкус	87	On the palate, it is slightly softer and with a noticeable reduction. Fresh apple, Williams pear, white pepper and mint. Light, very delicate peat.
Финиш	87	A twisted and fruity finish, mint

EnnongE Expert Senior 83 15 may 2024 4:13 pm

Nose: Forest, soda, apple, kiwi, grape, white wine, cooked sweet potato Taste: Green apple, pear, smoke Finish: Vanilla, oak, smoke, kiwi

sakis Connoisseur 84 03 jan 2025 11:39 am

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

DocF Expert Senior 88 11 may 2025 8:33 pm

Resinous smoke, reminiscent of a smoldering campfire, earth, tree sap, green apples. On the nose, more floral, fainter smoke, wandering through the wet undergrowth, then in the mouth, almost a little ashy, water mint. The finish is smoky, not bitter, but light fruit and floral notes in the background. Candle soot.

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

sheven0126 Member Senior 87 25 feb 2020 4:37 pm

Green plum salt, white flowers, melon, green apple, lemon peel, stone smoky, fresh and refined. The balance of flavor is excellent and not rich, but the aftertaste of the minerality brought by the water quality is very elegant

Saftkenner Connoisseur 88 29 mar 2022 8:14 pm

Overall very impressive composition. It has a nice freshness and could well be older than 12 years - there are no fermented fruit notes here. The absolutely delicate smoky note blends in wonderfully as an enrichment of the other aromas, supports the beautiful spiciness in addition to the fresh notes. Of course, today's price is borderline, but since this bottling has such a high degree of independence, I'm willing to spend the money on it. I'm often amazed at the bad reviews for the 12 Hakushu. Of course, there may be different good batches, but in my opinion, as with the Yamazaki 12, it is very important to warm it up significantly by hand and bring it above room temperature. Otherwise you miss something.

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Нос	87	Wonderfully harmonious and fruity-fresh on the nose. Aromas of freshly cut apple, lemon and vanilla, caressed by a very delicate smoke and finely spicy oak. Slightly warmed, it changes and yellow pears are added, a fine tobacco note, heather honey mixed with herbs, a hint of mint and freshly cut grass.
Вкус	89	Flowery, fresh, slightly mineral. For the 43%, the body is quite full. Peach, green apples, spicy honey, brine, pears, limes, lychee, very light smoke, spicy oak.
Финиш	88	Medium-length finish with fresh apple, malt, pear, dark chocolate and nice mineral-salty notes.

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 85 05 apr 2022 10:44 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Crushed_ldH Connoisseur 85 19 jul 2023 2:15 pm

нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

SimonOHA Expert Senior 88 26 oct 2024 6:58 pm

Very pleasant, nice finesse, a very good daily.

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Нос	—	Oily, floral, delicate nose. Apples, peaches, vanilla, wood, fine smoke, mineral notes.
Вкус	—	Mouth an exact copy of the nose with some lovely spices added.
Финиш	—	Short fruity finish, fine mineral smoke, woody spices.

maxjjc Expert Senior 87 26 dec 2025 7:33 am

86 is a reasonable score, but if it were for drinking highballs, I'd give it 90.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

B10duck Member Senior 87 19 sep 2026 4:26 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 85 31 dec 2021 11:05 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Boletus Connoisseur — 29 jan 2023 3:09 pm

They don't bang on the plaster here, but rather play a quiet but very beautiful aroma melody that requires a certain amount of attention and may not be heard by everyone due to the rather low bottling strength. A few percent more couldn't hurt, but this elegant, delicious malt is very finely tuned.

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Нос	—	A clean and polished barley profile, juicy grass clippings, crisp green apples and pears, a squirt of lime, fruitiness complemented by lovely aromas of underripe peaches and apricots, green tea with jasmine blossoms add a floral punch, dried mint and lemon balm, on Droplets of acacia honey, some vanilla resonates with the toasty, mild wood, in the distance a mineral maritime side can be discovered with a hint of shell limestone and a small hint of peat smoke
Вкус	—	Beautiful barley with a sugary grassy basic character appears, followed by floral and fruity aromas, ''Golden Delicious'' apples and ''Conference'' pears, Mirabelle plums, peaches, a hint of lychee, the oak seems a bit shy at first and adds In addition to gentle vanilla, only subtle toasted notes are added, the wood comes through a little more clearly through longer contact with the palate, coming from mint chocolate this turns towards sugared liquorice, finally the mild smoke also appears with its slightly salty and peaty nuances
Финиш	—	Unfortunately only medium long, very mild and slightly dry, a little less sweet grass than in the taste, but more clean malt, only a few remnants of pear and apricot peel indicate the fruitiness, jasmine tea mixed with lemon balm and mint, a little marzipan and blanched almonds , with some delay a short lychee moment, then a mild peaty aftertaste sets in, subtly salty and mineral

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 70 20 jun 2023 9:46 pm

blind tasting: Very light on the nose. Fruity. Grassy. Lots of apple juice. Slightly sour. Fresh Granny Smith. Otherwise? Slightly malty. There is nothing more. Watery start on the tongue. It lacks power. The apple juice is back. And otherwise? Not much. Reminds one or two non-Scots from Central Europe. Whew is it shallow. Not my case. exit? He does not have. It gets very slightly bitter. At least he saw some wood. Resolution: Please what? 85.65 points in base? And well over 100 euros? Is this a joke? Not in this life. I'm a fan of Japanese whiskies. But not in this case. Totally overrated. Absolutely boring bottling from my point of view. This also has nothing to do with Japanese harmony and roundness. It's just boring. In view of the price, I immediately deduct 5 points. An impudence. Who pays this?

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 85 25 nov 2023 10:54 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

KIMCHIBaby Connoisseur 87 13 jul 2024 2:26 pm

I thought that it would be a real GOAT if I drank it as a highball with a cool scent...

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	N) Very cool scent, green apple, honey, white peach, cucumber, flower, scented candle It has a really refreshing scent that makes it perfect to eat as a highball. It reminds me of cool and juicy green apples, white peaches, cucumbers, etc. Good. When breeding, the cool scent quickly dissipates and the rich honey, red apple, and candy scents become stronger.
Вкус	87	P) Medicinal smokey, honey, apple, scented candle Scented candles like violet, ripe apples, honey
Финиш	86	F) Malty, cucumber, mint, salt There is a lot of malty and cool scent from the low aging.

JJcharles Member Senior 80 29 apr 2025 12:20 am

Fruity and woody, with a hint of green notes (kiwi, malted barley, fresh tea) and a touch of peatiness. Like all other entry-level Suntory whiskies: colored, chill-filtered, with a consumer friendly simple profile and an outrageous price tag to show how successful the consumer is. Best used in a cocktail, a highball, or poured into a tumbler over a fancy ice ball. Recommend profile similar malt (with a universe better of integrity and price-quality value) : Kilkerran 12, and a nice cozy restaurant with the money saved :)

нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

sealgair Expert Senior 65 09 jun 2025 1:35 pm

You can use it as a vinegar substitute for pickling cucumbers, there would be enough dill in it

ThorstenH Connoisseur 71 02 jun 2022 9:14 pm

Mostly grassy. Surprisingly a bit sharp in the finish. I haven't had that yet. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time

нос 76 · вкус 73 · финиш 64

stalker1971 Expert Senior 88 05 oct 2025 2:05 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

TommyHan Connoisseur 85 13 mar 2026 3:23 pm

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Chesterfield Expert Senior 93 21 feb 2021 8:55 pm

This may even be my favorite 12! So soft, so fresh, so harmonious, so special (unique selling point!) It tastes like crystal clear, refreshing mountain spring water with wonderfully aromatic light smoke, the finest sweet oak aromas and light fruits

нос 94 · вкус 94 · финиш 90

joseph66 Member Junior — 09 feb 2022 5:09 pm

narrow glass

Seanzhang Connoisseur 87 14 apr 2022 3:41 am

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Totoro Connoisseur 81 10 may 2022 9:04 pm

At one time I regretted not buying a Yamazaki or Hakushu 12-year-old when they were still available for under 50 €, but having tried them both today, I can safely say that I did not miss much. These really are just entry-level malts, priced into absolute absurdity.

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Нос	82	Soft smoke of the musty variety, with a touch of wet cardboard. Green apples, very distinctly, and a grassy feel. Pretty pleasant, but also not much better than a watered-down Ardmore OB.
Вкус	80	Peaty, sweet, and a bit watery. Only the considerable oak spice on the back palate saves it from an even more indistinct impression.
Финиш	81	Vegetal, swampy almost, with a mineral side and some acidity.

GLENRIGI Connoisseur 87 31 mar 2023 12:20 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 86 23 oct 2024 12:10 pm

danaska Newbie 88 10 feb 2026 6:02 am

Barren granite forest, little to no sweet notes. A rare note of kiwi can be found. Vast green tea aftertaste. I liked the white oak influence.

feolai Connoisseur 86 07 mar 2026 4:49 am

Aroma：Pronounced；Palate：86/100; Aftertaste：Medium.

KyotoLefty Expert Senior 87 30 sep 2020 4:17 pm

Appearance: Light to medium golden. Light legs. Nose: Light camp fire, stone fruit, apple, vanilla. Palate: More campfire, a bit salty, soft, oily, sweet, vanilla. Finish: Light finish of oak, smoke, sugar. Overall: Wow. A nice whisky. Puts the NAS to shame. They have betrayed themselves and their customers by stopping this and going to NAS. A nice whisky that isn’t nearly worth the $200-300 it costs now, but a great 12 year Scotch-style, lightly peated whisky.

The_Osprey Expert Senior 79 23 jun 2021 11:30 am

Hakushu 12 (Suntory). Consumed Dec 2018. Aroma vanilla essence, woody. Taste woody, vanilla, subtle peat, loads of vanilla. Not too much complexity here but solid - like a good blended Scotch. 3.3/79

Matt_River Expert Senior 85 08 feb 2025 3:44 pm

kinda boring and the touch of alcohol is a bit too strong

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	—	lemon, apple
Вкус	—	malty, apple
Финиш	—	apple, a little bit of spice

Luigisim Connoisseur 85 11 apr 2026 2:27 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

topos Expert Senior — 12 sep 2020 12:27 am

light, even simple but does very well with time and great character. this dram ended up breathing for an hour before tasting. at today's prices, no point really. 7/10

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Нос	—	comparable to a young scapa, nice bit of soft pineapple with single cream and icing sugar.
Вкус	—	clean, great pine and pineapple, drizzled with a little honey, becoming slightly bitterish and oily, medium-long finish with more local honey and a little beeswax.

Ana Chronist Expert Senior 87 16 dec 2020 5:51 pm

anthony_s96 Newbie 86 06 jun 2022 10:34 pm

Incredible sipping whisky, dangerously sipping

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Pears, Dates, honey, banana
Вкус	88	chocolate, caramel , aromatic fruits
Финиш	85	Spice, no bitterness

bspirit Connoisseur 70 25 sep 2022 8:27 pm

The palate is sweet at first offering some fruity notes of apples, hazelnuts and, more surprisingly, green tea. The following will be more cereal and will mark a less pleasant turning point on Moroccan mint, wood and liquorice.

Malthead19 Connoisseur 83 11 jul 2023 1:47 pm

Color gold - very tasty sample, it was worth it - very good Japanese whisky - a spring-summer whisky (due to its floral fruity Freshness very tasty) - especially its mild, sweet and fruity nature is very is characteristic of this 12-year-old Japan whisky - compared to the Yamazaki 12 J. I see it better - PLV from the Japanese unfortunately sucks, at €120 Expensive, for the original price of €60-70 it was still justifiable

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	—	intense sweet touch, extreme pear, green apple, very fruity
Вкус	—	light fruity attack, fruit dominates the aroma, pear, apple, freshness, flower meadow, sweetness
Финиш	—	medium-long, soft, sweet finish; long fruity aftertaste, the fruit and sweetness stay in the mouth for a long time

Stefan666 Connoisseur 92 21 jul 2023 8:00 pm

нос 93 · вкус 95 · финиш 89

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 86 23 mar 2021 9:51 pm

Solid malt, slightly peated, but reminds me of a Scotch Whisky and is nowadays seriously overpriced. To get a better impression of the Japanese whisky style you'd rather go with Yamazaki 12 instead.

Kawauso Expert Junior 91 10 sep 2021 8:41 pm

нос 84 · вкус 88 · финиш 83

PanAroma0815 Expert Senior 84 07 dec 2022 10:33 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

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	Hakushu 12-year-old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 43% ABV 70 cl	159.90 €	WB 86.0 253 оц. собр. 255/255	—Suntory Hakushu	—	88.46 € 85.41 €–95.57 € · 5 из 20	-80.8%	94.00 €	-70.1%	149.88 €	-6.7%	в наличии склад: 1	—70 cl	AllesWhisky	WB #114072 не подтверждено (не exact)
	Hakushu 12-year-old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 43% ABV 70 cl	174.90 €	WB 86.0 253 оц. собр. 255/255	—Suntory Hakushu	—	88.46 € 85.41 €–95.57 € · 5 из 20	-97.7%	94.00 €	-86.1%	149.88 €	-16.7%	в наличии склад: 5	—70 cl	Whisky-Maniac	WB #114072 не подтверждено (не exact)