The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt Single Malt Japanese Whisky — Suntory 100th Anniversary Limited Edition, 96 Proof
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Age: 18 Years | Region: Yamanashi, Japan | Proof: 96
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The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt 100th Anniversary Edition is a momentous intersection of Japanese whisky history. Released in 2023, this bottling celebrates both the 100th anniversary of Suntory’s founding and the 50th anniversary of the Hakushu Distillery. Unlike the standard 18-year-old, this centenary release is bottled at a concentrated 48% ABV and specifically foregrounds the "Peated Malt" component, offering a refined, architectural smoke that mirrors the silence of the Yamanashi forest.

The Anniversary Distinction

By elevating the proof and explicitly selecting for the distillery's peated stocks, Suntory has created a Hakushu that is more intense, more herbal, and more structurally resonant than its core-range counterparts.

  • Bottling Strength: The 48% ABV (96 proof) framework allows the forest smoke and alpine jasmine notes to carry with significant textural authority.
  • Refined Peated Malt: Eschewing the medicinal profile of Scotch, this Peated Malt focuses on "fragrant smoke"—layered, layered, and unmistakably Japanese.
  • Granite-Filtered Purity: Softened with the estate’s signature alpine spring water, filtered naturally through granite to maintain chiseled mineral precision.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Crisp green apple, fragrant jasmine, and subtle peat smoke. Developing layers of pineapple, sage, and white pepper emerge alongside forest smoke and citrus peel.

Palate: Medium-to-full bodied with substantial depth. Entry of herbal peat and acacia honey transitions into chocolate chip biscuit, vanilla, and gentle forest smoke.

Finish: Long and quite dry. A signature closing of lingering sweet smoke and green citrus with a sophisticated, soft herbal resonance characteristic of the Yamanashi peaks.

The Centenary Hierarchy

This bottling sits at the apex of the 2023 centenary releases alongside the Yamazaki 18 Mizunara. It represents a rare opportunity for the collector to experience the "peated" side of Hakushu's technical repertoire in its purest age-stated form.

"A structural masterpiece that honors a century of vision through the smoke of the forest."

Technical Specifications
Distillery The Hakushu Distillery, Yamanashi, Japan
Style Japanese Single Malt (Peated / Limited Edition)
Age Statement 18 Years Minimum
Release Series Suntory 100th Anniversary (May 2023)
Proof / ABV 96 Proof / 48% ABV
Cask Types Selected Centenary Blend (Various)
Bottle Size 750 ml (US)
Collector Notes

The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt 100th Anniversary is a high-conviction acquisition for the world's most elite Japanese whisky verticals. As a defined-batch centenary release, its production volume is strictly gated and will not be repeated. Collectors prioritize this bottling for its unique 48% ABV strength and the rare "Peated Malt" label designation, which distinguishes it from all previous 18-year-old Hakushu releases. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the special centenary presentation case. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for the global investment market.

Recommended Serving

To fully isolate the jasmine and architectural forest smoke, enjoy this centenary malt neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. The 96-proof delivery carries immense structural weight; a few drops of limestone water will broaden the green apple aromatics and lift the acacia honey. This expression is the ultimate partner for smoked salmon, dark chocolate, or aged hard cheeses. Due to its historical significance, it is not intended for cocktail use.
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