April 2025 Auction

Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak Kogei Collection / Kimono Edition

Hakushu was the third distillery built by Suntory, established in 1973 to shoulder some of the malt production burden for Yamazaki. The latter’s grain production had moved entirely to the new Chita distillery the year prior as well. Hakushu was built at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. The first Hakushu single malt was bottled in 1994.

Released in 2024 alongside a similar Yamazaki expression, this Hakushu marks the launch of the Kogei Collection, a travel retail exclusive range from Suntory. Both expressions were distilled using peated malt sourced from distilleries on Islay, and matured in Spanish oak casks.

Exclusive Blend 1991 Creative Whisky Co 21 Year Old

The Creative Whisky Company was established in 2005 by David and Dawn Stirk. David had been involved in the industry for a long time, both writing extensively about whisky in magazines and books, as well as being a former employee of Scotland's oldest independent bottler, Wm. Cadenhead. His new family company bottled its first whiskies in 2011. Their brands include the Exclusive Malts, Exclusive Grains, and a range of Exclusive Blends as well.

This is a blended Scotch containing malts and grain, all distilled in 1991 and married in ex-sherry butts. 

Highland Park 1989 Gordon and MacPhail 32 Year Old Batch #22/004

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Despite having produced occasional distillery bottlings for many years, Highland Park was one of several single malts that Highland Distillers licensed to Gordon & MacPhail, who produced semi-official bottlings as of the 1960s. This long-standing relationship with the distillery has furnished the company with a supply of high-quality casks, and subsequently, high quality releases over the years.

Distilled in 1989, this was matured in a refill sherry butt and bottled in December 2021.

The Connoisseurs Choice label is one of the most recognisable independent bottlings on the market, and this release follows the 2018 rejuvenation of the brand, which saw it reimagined as a premium single casks range.

Hennessy VS Cognac NBA Collector Edition

When the Irish Jacobite, Richard Hennessy, founded a distillery in 1765, he could not have possibly foreseen the scale to which his fledgling business would grow. Hennessy found himself in the right place at the right time as trade in alcoholic spirits was booming, extremely popular not only with the French but also with many people within the British Empire. In addition, Hennessy and the other cognac producers at the time also benefitted from rum shortages due to the Seven Years War. Fast forward to the 1970s and Kilian Hennessy, a fifth-generation descendant of Richard became the CEO of the family business. In 1971 she oversaw the merger of the business with French wine giant, Moët & Chandon, which created one of the biggest drinks companies in the world. The business was further strengthened in 1987 by the merger with fashion house, Louis Vuitton to create LVMH, however due to a managerial crisis the following year, Guinness (now Diageo) also came on board by securing a 34% share. Today Hennessy sell around 50 million bottles of cognac per year and account for more than 40% of the world’s supply.

Hine Triomphe Grand Champagne Cognac

A well-presented cognac from Hine in Jarnac, France.

In 1791 and at the age of 16, an Englishman from Dorset named Thomas Hine travelled to France to pursue his passion for cognac. His sense of historical timing however was disastrous, and after trying to flee the French Revolution he was imprisoned at the Château de Jarnac where he remained sequestered for several months. Fortunes turned in his favour however, and he later married Françoise-Elisabeth, the daughter of his hosts, subsequently taking over the running of the cognac production at the Château. With his product slowly gaining a positive reputation, he then renamed the brand after himself in 1817. Today Château de Jarnac remains the headquarters Hine, and it is one of the oldest buildings in the commune. In 1962 royalty came calling, with Queen Elizabeth II approving a royal warrant for Hine to supply the British royal household. To this day they are the only cognac house entrusted with such an honour.

Hine Family Reserve Grande Champagne Cognac

A well-aged cognac from the house of Hine, produced using grapes from the Grande Champagne region.

In 1791 and at the age of 16, an Englishman from Dorset named Thomas Hine travelled to France to pursue his passion for cognac. His sense of historical timing however was disastrous, and after trying to flee the French Revolution he was imprisoned at the Château de Jarnac where he remained sequestered for several months. Fortunes turned in his favour however, and he later married Françoise-Elisabeth, the daughter of his hosts, subsequently taking over the running of the cognac production at the Château. With his product slowly gaining a positive reputation, he then renamed the brand after himself in 1817. Today Château de Jarnac remains the headquarters Hine, and it is one of the oldest buildings in the commune. In 1962 royalty came calling, with Queen Elizabeth II approving a royal warrant for Hine to supply the British royal household. To this day they are the only cognac house entrusted with such an honour.

Hine Old Vintage Très Vieille Grand Champagne Cognac

In 1791 and at the age of 16, an Englishman from Dorset named Thomas Hine travelled to France to pursue his passion for cognac. His sense of historical timing however was disastrous, and after trying to flee the French Revolution he was imprisoned at the Château de Jarnac where he remained sequestered for several months. Fortunes turned in his favour however, and he later married Françoise-Elisabeth, the daughter of his hosts, subsequently taking over the running of the cognac production at the Château. With his product slowly gaining a positive reputation, he then renamed the brand after himself in 1817. Today Château de Jarnac remains the headquarters Hine, and it is one of the oldest buildings in the commune. In 1962 royalty came calling, with Queen Elizabeth II approving a royal warrant for Hine to supply the British royal household. To this day they are the only cognac house entrusted with such an honour.

Highland Park 12 Year Old early 2000s

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

This classic bottling was whisky author Michael Jackson’s favourite tipple. Presented in the bottle style introduced by Edrington in 1999 and used until it was redesigned in 2006.

Edradour 1992 Signatory Vintage 10 year Old

Signatory Vintage were established in 1988 by Andrew Symington and are one of Scotland's most prolific independent bottlers. Their offices and bottling facility are located next to Edradour distillery.

For a long time Edradour was Scotland's smallest distillery. Owned by William Whitely for much of the 20th century, it contributed malt for their King's Ransom blend, which had developed a strong sales network in the US with dubious Mafia boss, Frank Costello, as its representative. The distillery was eventually sold to Campbell Distillers in 1982, who opened it up to visitors and bottled its first official single malt in 1986. Despite its small size, the distillery has always found itself interested parties, with independent bottlers-turned-distillers, Signatory Vintage, purchasing it in 2002 when it was deemed surplus to requirements by Campbell Distillers parent firm, Pernod-Ricard.

Bottled in their first year of ownership, the Edradour was distilled on 14th of July 1992 and bottled from single case #743 on 20th September 2002.

One of 902 bottles. 

Edradour 2000 Oloroso Cask Finish 21 Years Old

An oloroso sherry cask finished whisky from the small Pitlochry distillery.

For a long time Edradour was Scotland's smallest distillery. Owned by William Whitely for much of the 20th century, it contributed malt for their King's Ransom blend, which had developed a strong sales network in the US with dubious Mafia boss, Frank Costello, as its representative. The distillery was eventually sold to Campbell Distillers in 1982, who opened it up to visitors and bottled its first official single malt in 1986. Despite its small size, the distillery has always found itself interested parties, with independent bottlers-turned-distillers, Signatory Vintage, purchasing it in 2002 when it was deemed surplus to requirements by Campbell Distillers parent firm, Pernod-Ricard.

Bottled on 12th October 2022 at the age of 21 years old.

One of 1308 bottles.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select

Suntory are one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjirō Torii in 1899 as a wine store in Osaka. The venture was hugely successful, and the company was renamed Kotobukiya in 1921, which built its first distillery three years later, Yamazaki. The distillery produced both malt and grain whiskies which the company blended together, releasing its first Suntory White Label in 1929, the resulting popularity of which saw the firm renamed after it 1963. Expansion in the next decade saw the company move its grain production to a new Chita distillery in 1972, and open a second malt distillery, Hakushu, the following year. Suntory today has a large stake in both the bourbon and Scotch whisky industry, but remains at the forefront of its native whisky market too.

This is Suntory's most popular blend, the Hibiki. Launched in 1989, it contains malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain from the Chita distillery. It was developed by fourth generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo with production overseen by third generation master blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and is presented in a bottle with 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar. The non-age statement Japanese Harmony was introduced in 2015, following the discontinuation of the 12 year old as the entry level to the core range.

The Master's Select is a travel retail exclusive.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was the third distillery built by Suntory, established in 1973 to shoulder some of the malt production burden for Yamazaki. The latter’s grain production had moved entirely to the new Chita distillery the year prior as well. Hakushu was built at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. The first Hakushu single malt was bottled in 1994.

This is the distillery's 12 year old core-range expression.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select

Suntory are one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjirō Torii in 1899 as a wine store in Osaka. The venture was hugely successful, and the company was renamed Kotobukiya in 1921, which built its first distillery three years later, Yamazaki. The distillery produced both malt and grain whiskies which the company blended together, releasing its first Suntory White Label in 1929, the resulting popularity of which saw the firm renamed after it 1963. Expansion in the next decade saw the company move its grain production to a new Chita distillery in 1972, and open a second malt distillery, Hakushu, the following year. Suntory today has a large stake in both the bourbon and Scotch whisky industry, but remains at the forefront of its native whisky market too.

This is Suntory's most popular blend, the Hibiki. Launched in 1989, it contains malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain from the Chita distillery. It was developed by fourth generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo with production overseen by third generation master blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and is presented in a bottle with 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar. The non-age statement Japanese Harmony was introduced in 2015, following the discontinuation of the 12 year old as the entry level to the core range.

The Master's Select is a travel retail exclusive.

E. Patry 1939 Calvados Hors d'Age 

This is a Calvados from E. Patry. Calvados is a type of Brandy named after its home region in Normandy, northern France. It is made from apples (and sometimes pear) cider distilled into Brandy.

This calvados was from the 1939 millésime, and bottled 45 years later.

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 

First distilled in 1997, Hazelburn is the triple distilled single malt produced at Springbank distillery, and is named after the distillery of the same name, mothballed in 1925. Although very popular, Hazelburn remains an elusive whisky. Like Longrow, their peated single malt, it makes up 10% of the annual production at Springbank each year, resulting in around 100 to 150 casks. The first bottlings of Hazelburn were released in 2005.

This 8 year is a combination of sherry (40%) and bourbon (60%) casks.

Hazelburn 8 Year Old 

First distilled in 1997, Hazelburn is the triple distilled single malt produced at Springbank distillery, and is named after the distillery of the same name, mothballed in 1925. Although very popular, Hazelburn remains an elusive whisky. Like Longrow, their peated single malt, it makes up 10% of the annual production at Springbank each year, resulting in around 100 to 150 casks. The first bottlings of Hazelburn were released in 2005.

This 8 year is a combination of sherry (40%) and bourbon (60%) casks.

Edradour 1991 Straight From The Cask 11 Year Old #289 50cl

For a long time Edradour was Scotland's smallest distillery. Owned by William Whitely for much of the 20th century, it contributed malt for their King's Ransom blend, which had developed a strong sales network in the US with dubious Mafia boss, Frank Costello, as its representative. The distillery was eventually sold to Campbell Distillers in 1982, who opened it up to visitors and bottled its first official single malt in 1986. Despite its small size, the distillery has always found itself interested parties, with independent bottlers-turned-distillers, Signatory Vintage, purchasing it in 2002 when it was deemed surplus to requirements by Campbell Distillers parent firm, Pernod-Ricard.

This Edradour was distilled in October 1991 and matured in single sherry butt #289 for 11 years. It was bottled in August 2003.

One of 902 bottles.

Highland Park Odin 16 Year Old

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

Released in 2015, this 16 year old is the last in Highland Park's Valhalla series, following previous annual releases Thor, Loki and Freya.

One of 17,000 bottles.

NOTE: Please be advised that the printed bottle graphics have a history of deteriorating from the glass over time. 

Highland Park Thor 16 Year Old

Highland Park was built by David Robertson all the way back in 1798. The distillery's relationship with blenders, Robertson & Baxter, saw it acquired by Highland Distillers in 1937, who were subsequently bought by Edrington in 1999, who run it today. The modern Highland Park single malt brand was first officially bottled in the 1970s, with the release of an 8 year old age statement, but distillery bottlings first appeared around the 1950s. The look of the brand has changed many times over the years, but its cult following and popularity has never diminished. It remains one of the most recognisable single malts in the world to this day.

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla series, released in 2012.  A 16 year old Highland Park, it was a limited edition of 23,000 bottles.

The quartet was completed with by annual instalments, seeing Thor followed by Loki in 2013, then Freya, and finally Odin in 2015.

NOTE: Please be advised that the printed bottle graphics have a history of deteriorating from the glass over time. 

English Whisky Co 2007 Chapter 9 Peated

Established in 2006, St George’s in Norfolk was the in England to produce single malt whisky. With Iain Henderson, formerly of Laphroaig and Edradour in charge, the distillery produced both peated and non-peated single malts, marketing both under this English Whisky Co, brand. Its first release in 2009 was the first legal English whisky in over a century. The brand is now simply known as The English, after it was relaunched in 2016.

This peated whisky was distilled in May 2007 and laid to rest in four first-fill bourbon casks for a minimum of three years before being bottled in June 2010.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select

Suntory are one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky, established by Shinjirō Torii in 1899 as a wine store in Osaka. The venture was hugely successful, and the company was renamed Kotobukiya in 1921, which built its first distillery three years later, Yamazaki. The distillery produced both malt and grain whiskies which the company blended together, releasing its first Suntory White Label in 1929, the resulting popularity of which saw the firm renamed after it 1963. Expansion in the next decade saw the company move its grain production to a new Chita distillery in 1972, and open a second malt distillery, Hakushu, the following year. Suntory today has a large stake in both the bourbon and Scotch whisky industry, but remains at the forefront of its native whisky market too.

This is Suntory's most popular blend, the Hibiki. Launched in 1989, it contains malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, and grain from the Chita distillery. It was developed by fourth generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo with production overseen by third generation master blender and great-grandson of the founder, Shingo Torii, and is presented in a bottle with 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese lunar calendar. The non-age statement Japanese Harmony was introduced in 2015, following the discontinuation of the 12 year old as the entry level to the core range.

The Master's Select is a travel retail exclusive.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon 2022 Release 70cl / Batch #C922

Elijah Craig is named after an 18th century pastor, often cited (although probably incorrectly) as the first man to distil bourbon in the US due to his tenuous accreditation for pioneering the use of charred barrels in maturation. The Elijah Craig brand was trademarked by Commonwealth Distillers in 1960, who sold it to current owners, Heaven Hill in 1976. It would be ten years before they would bottle it for the first time however, somewhat controversially launching the flagship 12 year old in 1986 when the US bourbon market, which historically preferred younger age-statements, was already in one of its lowest troughs in popularity. The gamble paid off however, reshaping the image of Heaven Hill as a premium producer, which prevails to this day with the Elijah Craig label remaining at the forefront of its output.

This is the generally thrice-annual cask strength 12 year old, released in 2022.

Bernheim is a historic Kentucky distillery. It was established by the Bernheim Brothers in the late 19th century, before passing into the hands of the Schenley company following the repeal of Prohibition. When Schenley were bought over by United Distillers in 1987, the distillery was rebuilt as the new owners looked to consolidate their production to a single facility. When United Distillers became Diageo in 1997, the new parent company were interested in bourbon, and sold the distillery to Heaven Hill. Heaven Hill were established in 1935, but their long-serving Bardstown distillery was lost in a devastating fire in 1996. Homeless for three years, the company acquired Bernheim in 1999, and have produced all of their whiskey there ever since.

High Coast Älv Batch #5

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This High Coast whisky is an unpeated single malt, matured in first-fill Bourbon casks.

High Coast Älv Batch #5

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This High Coast whisky is an unpeated single malt, matured in first-fill Bourbon casks.

High Coast Timmer Batch #3

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This Timmer whisky is a peated single malt which was matured in first-fill Bourbon casks.

High Coast Timmer Batch #3

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

This Timmer whisky is a peated single malt which was matured in first-fill Bourbon casks.

High Coast Hav Batch #6

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

Hav is made from 76.82% unpeated whisky and 23.18% peated whisky. 66.85% has been matured in small Hungarian and Swedish oak casks for up to 5 months before being transferred to Bourbon barrels for an average of 6.09 years. 30.84% has matured solely in Bourbon barrels and 2.67% has been finished Hungarian oak casks.

High Coast Hav Batch #6

The Box Destilleri in Sweden was established in 2010 by Mats and Per de Vahl. It is located in a disused power station, previously acquired by Mats in 1991 and run as an art gallery. It is situated on the banks of the Angerman River in Adalen, Sweden, and plans to convert it into a distillery began in the early 2000s, with the first spirit distilled there in December 2010. The first Box single malts were bottled in 2014. In 2018 the distillery opted to change its name to High Coast following concerns from Scottish blenders, Compass Box, about the likelihood of confusion between the two brands.

Hav is made from 76.82% unpeated whisky and 23.18% peated whisky. 66.85% has been matured in small Hungarian and Swedish oak casks for up to 5 months before being transferred to Bourbon barrels for an average of 6.09 years. 30.84% has matured solely in Bourbon barrels and 2.67% has been finished Hungarian oak casks.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was the third distillery built by Suntory, established in 1973 to shoulder some of the malt production burden for Yamazaki. The latter’s grain production had moved entirely to the new Chita distillery the year prior as well. Hakushu was built at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. The first Hakushu single malt was bottled in 1994.

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was the third distillery built by Suntory, established in 1973 to shoulder some of the malt production burden for Yamazaki. The latter’s grain production had moved entirely to the new Chita distillery the year prior as well. Hakushu was built at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. The first Hakushu single malt was bottled in 1994.

This age statement was discontinued as of June 2018.

Hakushu 12 Year Old 

Hakushu was the third distillery built by Suntory, established in 1973 to shoulder some of the malt production burden for Yamazaki. The latter’s grain production had moved entirely to the new Chita distillery the year prior as well. Hakushu was built at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. The first Hakushu single malt was bottled in 1994.

The age statement was briefly discontinued in June 2018, due to demand overtaking supply in such a way that the distillery was unable to retain quality with an increased production rate. Thankfully, these challenges were later overcome and production of the 12 year old resumed in 2021.

Hakushu Distiller's Reserve 

Hakushu was the third distillery built by Suntory, established in 1973 to shoulder some of the malt production burden for Yamazaki. The latter’s grain production had moved entirely to the new Chita distillery the year prior as well. Hakushu was built at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps, a location deliberately chosen by Suntory to provide a contrast to the style of spirit produced at Yamazaki. Interestingly, a second distillery was built in 1981 (referred to as Hakushu East) which has stills of varying shapes and sizes which are able to produce a wide range of distillate character. This is in contrast to the now-dormant old site (referred to as Hakushu West) which had 24 large stills identical in shape and size, but only capable of producing one particular style of distillate. The first Hakushu single malt was bottled in 1994.

Launched in 2014, the non-age statement Hakushu Distiller's Reserve is a combination of lightly and heavily peated malt.