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Hakushu Distiller's Reserve, American Oak & Sherry Cask, 43%
Hakushu

Hakushu Distiller's Reserve, American Oak & Sherry Cask, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 12
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

Launched domestically in 2012 and to international markets in 2014, the non-age statement Hakushu Distiller's Reserve is a combination of lightly and heavily peated malt. The second malt distillery to be built in Japan by Suntory, it was opened in 1973. The original facility was replaced by a new one in 1981 and it has the ability to produce a range of different spirit styles. The Hakushu single m ...

Overall Rating
87/100
Great87 / 100

Based on 2 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Fresh, bright, and herbaceous with notes of peppermint, melon, cucumber, green apple, and citrus.
Palate
Crisp and clean, featuring mint, yuzu, grapefruit, lemon thyme, and a creamy vanilla sweetness with a hint of smoke.
Finish
Light, delicate, and refreshing with subtle smoke and oak.

Reviews

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LatestSGD 78
HighSGD 100
LowSGD 60
SGD 105SGD 88SGD 71SGD 55Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 10Nov 3Jan 11Apr 6Aug 10 - SGD 69 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 100 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 80 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 89 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 79 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 60 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 70 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 11 - SGD 79 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 70 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 88 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 78 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 87.99
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 78.20
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 69.70

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 188.00
Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 137.37
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 118.39
Cask type
American Oak & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% malted barley, locally grown
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
Shinji Fukuyo
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
screw cap
Presentation
carton box
Series highlights
Distiller's Reserve (Core Range)
Historical context
Distillery established in 1973
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fresh, bright, and herbaceous with notes of peppermint, melon, cucumber, green apple, and citrus.
Palate
Crisp and clean, featuring mint, yuzu, grapefruit, lemon thyme, and a creamy vanilla sweetness with a hint of smoke.
Finish
Light, delicate, and refreshing with subtle smoke and oak.
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