Hakushu Whisky: The Freshness of Japanese Forests in a Bottle

Founded in 1973 by the Suntory Group, the Hakushu distillery is perched on the slopes of Mount Kaikomagatake , in the heart of the Japanese Southern Alps . Surrounded by a dense, unspoiled forest home to over 6,000 plant species, it is one of the highest malt distilleries in the world. Its unique environment gives its whiskies a singular, fresh and woody style. The distillery benefits from a mountain microclimate which, combined with ultra-pure water naturally filtered by the granite rocks, provides an ideal base for the production of refined whiskies. The isolated location and the surrounding vegetation directly influence the aromas developed within the casks, giving rise to subtle, herbaceous and elegant expressions. Hakushu is the second malt distillery in the Suntory Group, complementing Yamazaki 's aromatic offerings with a fresher and more vegetal approach. While Yamazaki embodies richness and depth, Hakushu offers a lighter palette, evoking sap, mint, green apple and damp foliage. Today, Hakushu is recognized worldwide for its exceptional Japanese whiskies , where nature and craftsmanship meet. Expressions like the Hakushu Distiller's Reserve , 12 years or 18 years have become benchmarks for lovers of single malts of great purity.