{"product_id":"hakushu-distillers-reserve-whisky","title":"Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHakushu Distillery was established in 1973 by Suntory in the forested mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It’s often nicknamed the “forest distillery” because of its lush surrounding environment and cooler climate, which influence maturation. The distillery originally consisted of the “West” and “East” sites; nowadays production is focused at the newer site. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve was introduced as part of the core Hakushu range around 2014. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSuntory’s blending and distilling team create the Distiller’s Reserve as a reflection of Hakushu’s fresh, herbal, and lightly smoky style. The philosophy is to offer a younger, expressive entry point that retains character from both light and more phenolic cask styles, while preserving the signature forest and mountain nuance. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e made from 100 % malted barley. The water comes from local mountain springs that feed Hakushu; these pristine sources play a key role in the distillery’s signature purity. Yeast strains are proprietary to Suntory and tailored to encourage floral, herbal, and delicate esters. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHakushu uses copper pot stills—six wash stills and six spirit stills at the distillery. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Distiller’s Reserve is made by combining spirit styles (some more peaty, some lighter) from those stills to retain a balance between forest freshness and subtle smoke. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDistiller’s Reserve is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Age Statement (NAS)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e whisky, meaning there is no declared minimum maturation age. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is matured in a combination of cask types—primarily ex-bourbon American oak barrels—with influence from both lightly and more phenolic elements. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The cask variety helps layer freshness, wood spice, and subtle smoke. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Peppermint, pine, cucumber, light melon, fresh herbs, and a hint of wood smoke. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Clean and herbaceous, with citrus zest (yuzu), green apple, light malt sweetness, and slowly emerging smoke and oak spice. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long, with a waft of smoke, lingering menthol and herbal notes, and subtle oak warmth. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs nicely with lightly flavored seafood (sashimi, grilled fish), mushroom dishes, green tea desserts, or fresh salads with citrus vinaigrette. Its herbal and faint smoke character complements rather than overwhelms delicate flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or with a few drops of water to coax subtle layers. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass to concentrate aroma. Serve at around \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18-20 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and give it a few minutes in glass for aromatics to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, it is stable; store upright, in a cool, dark place (~15-20 °C). As an NAS whisky and relatively youthful blend, further aging in bottle will not significantly elevate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt (100 % malted barley)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e43 % \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922276827350,"sku":null,"price":813.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/HakushuDistillersReserveWhisky_fd869dee-d336-4457-be7d-11651284797b.png?v=1773668136","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/hakushu-distillers-reserve-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}