Suntory, Hakushu, 18-Year-Old, Peated Malt, 100th Anniversary, Single Malt Whisky, Japan (48%)

Due to limited stocks, this spirit is restricted to 3 bottles per customer.

One of four limited edition releases created to celebrate House of Suntory's 100th anniversary, this comes from the Hakushu distillery that produces a peated style that is rarely seen in Japanese Single Malts.

There's remarkable freshness here, entwined with the subtle peat which expresses itself as a sweet smokiness. Citrus and green apple, herbal notes. The smokiness along on the palate but doesn't overwhelm - balanced and ethereal. Honeyed notes building all the time. The precision and layered flavour profile here is extraordinary.

Martyn Rolph, Head of Commercial Management, Berry Bros. & Rudd (July 2023)