Suntory is one of the legendary names amongst Japanese whiskies. Founded by Shinjiro Torii, Suntory distillery is the pioneer of whisky production in Japan, and always have been shaping the Japanese whisky’s history by being very quality orientated, so any whisky coming from this distillery offers the guarantee of a striking and reliable drink.
About Suntory
The history of this distillery goes back to the roots and origins of Japanese whisky itself. Shinjiro, founder of a liquor importation company, soon realized the opportunity and decided to pursue the production of distillate beverages. Began producing a beverage based on Port wine, and having succeeded decided to produce whisky (with great opposition from the company’s executives). With the help of Masataka Taketsuru (founder of Nikka’s distillery a few years later), Shinjiro created a very successful history of Japanese whisky.
Suntory’s Hakushu 12 years – Features
Japanese whisky Hakushu 12 years is considered an ambassador of quality and history of the Suntory distillery. The main features of the whiskies produced in this distillery are present in this Japanese whisky, along with a few elements that make this whisky distinct.
Aromas
The main aromas that can be appreciated in Hakushu 12 years are very interesting and in its composition are rustic flowers, fresh grass, and at the same time a slight smoked and persistent aroma.
Flavours
A taste of ripe fruits, specifically prunes and apples, really stand out on the palate. There are still some floral taste, as well as barley and smoked malt.
The Japanese whiskey Hakushu 12 years has received the Silver Medal in the International Spirits Challenge 2016 as an award for its quality.
