Suntory Single Malt Whisky Hakushu 18 Year Old 100th Anniversary Peated Malt

Suntory Single Malt Whisky Hakushu 18 Year Old 100th Anniversary Peated Malt is a highly limited commemorative release that celebrates a century of Suntory whisky-making, while highlighting one of Hakushu’s most distinctive styles: delicately peated single malt shaped by a forest environment.

Aged for a minimum of 18 years in a variety of cask types, this expression reflects the distillery’s mountain setting, where cool temperatures and pure water contribute to slow, controlled maturation. The peat influence is intentionally restrained, showcasing Hakushu’s signature style of clean, herbal smoke rather than the heavier, medicinal character found in some other peated whiskies.

Bottled at around 48% ABV, it delivers a refined and structured experience with a smooth, layered texture. The profile leans into fresh green notes such as herbs, green apple, and citrus, supported by subtle hints of pear and light tropical fruit. A gentle honeyed sweetness balances the composition, while the peat smoke remains elegant, soft, and intricately woven throughout.

The finish is long, fresh, and lightly smoky, with lingering citrus, soft spice, and a delicate earthy character that reflects the distillery’s forest identity.

Produced in extremely limited quantities, this 100th Anniversary edition stands as both a tribute to Suntory’s legacy and a showcase of Hakushu’s refined approach to peat, offering a rare combination of age, balance, and understated complexity.