Hakushu 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 70cl
Hakushu 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition — a limited commemorative release marking Suntory's 100th anniversary (1923-2023). Same celebrated Hakushu 12 YO whisky with distinctive centennial packaging honouring a century of Suntory whisky-making. Highly collectible for the Suntory centennial narrative alone.
Why you'll love it
- Fresh green apple, gentle smoke, mint, ripe peach — the celebrated Hakushu 12 profile
- 100th anniversary commemorative edition — celebrates Suntory 1923-2023
- Perfect for serious Hakushu collectors, Suntory centennial completists, and premium gifting with historical narrative
- Presented in distinctive 100th anniversary commemorative packaging
Perfect pairings
Fresh, clean pairings — sushi, sashimi, aged Comté, or serve neat as a contemplative pour. Also excellent as a premium Japanese highball.
Perfect for
- Serious Hakushu and Suntory collectors
- Suntory 100th anniversary commemorative collectors
- Premium gifts with a specific historical narrative
- Milestone celebrations tied to legacy or anniversary themes
Compare with
Prefer the standard year-round Hakushu 12? Try Hakushu 12 Year Old ($309) — same whisky at friendlier pricing without anniversary packaging. Ready to step up in the anniversary series? Hakushu 18 Year Old 100th Anniversary ($2,586).
Frequently asked
What does the 100th Anniversary commemorate?
Suntory's 100th anniversary of whisky making (1923-2023) — from Shinjiro Torii founding Yamazaki distillery in 1923 to Suntory's global position today. A century of Japanese whisky heritage.
Is the whisky different from standard Hakushu 12?
Same core whisky recipe. The distinction is in the commemorative packaging — collector-preferred for the anniversary narrative and distinctive presentation.
Is this a good collector piece?
Yes — 100th anniversary editions have particular collector appeal for Suntory series completists. Retain original packaging for maximum future value.
Quick facts
- Distillery: Hakushu (Japanese Alps)
- Age: 12 years minimum
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 70cl
- Release: 100th Anniversary Edition (2023)
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and complex — gentle peat smoke, fresh herbs, ripe green apple, vanilla, soft mint, soft pear, gentle Japanese oak, and warm toasted oak — distinctive and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Smooth and rounded — gentle smoke, fresh herbs, honeyed green apple, vanilla cream, soft caramel, gentle citrus, soft mizunara spice, and integrated multi-cask oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Long and clean — lingering gentle smoke, fresh herbs, vanilla, soft mint, soft mizunara spice, and a gentle warmth fading slowly — bright and refined.
ABV: 43% ABV
