{"product_id":"hakushu-18-peated-malt-100th-anniversary-suntory","title":"The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt Single Malt Japanese Whisky — Suntory 100th Anniversary Limited Edition, 96 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Hakushu Centennial Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #1b3022; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Forest Green to Gold Gradient representing the double anniversary *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1b3022 0%, #2b1d12 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #1b3022; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Sage *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #7a8d7a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE DOUBLE MILESTONE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt 100th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE CENTENARY DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Anniversary Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 48% ABV (96 proof) framework allows the forest smoke and alpine jasmine notes to carry with significant textural authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Peated Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eschewing the medicinal profile of Scotch, this Peated Malt focuses on \"fragrant smoke\"—layered, layered, and unmistakably Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGranite-Filtered Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softened with the estate’s signature alpine spring water, filtered naturally through granite to maintain chiseled mineral precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp green apple, fragrant jasmine, and subtle peat smoke. Developing layers of pineapple, sage, and white pepper emerge alongside forest smoke and citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied with substantial depth. Entry of herbal peat and acacia honey transitions into chocolate chip biscuit, vanilla, and gentle forest smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Centenary Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #7a8d7a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that honors a century of vision through the smoke of the forest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Hakushu Distillery, Yamanashi, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Single Malt (Peated \/ Limited Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory 100th Anniversary (May 2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 Proof \/ 48% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected Centenary Blend (Various)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the jasmine and architectural forest smoke, enjoy this centenary malt \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 96-proof delivery carries immense structural weight; \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of limestone water\u003c\/strong\u003e will broaden the green apple aromatics and lift the acacia honey. This expression is the ultimate partner for \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, dark chocolate, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its historical significance, it is not intended for cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt 100th Anniversary Edition\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Hakushu_18YR_Peated_100th.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt 100th Anniversary: A 96-proof limited centenary release. Notes of green apple, jasmine \u0026 forest smoke. 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