{"product_id":"the-hakushu-18-year-old-limited-edition-japanese-single-malt-whisky","title":"The Hakushu 18 Year Old Limited Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Hakushu 18 Year Old Limited Edition is a rare presentation of one of Suntory’s most celebrated aged Japanese single malts, produced at the Hakushu Distillery in the forested foothills of Japan’s Southern Alps.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe presentation is a major part of its appeal. The bottle features a transfer-printed depiction of Hakushu's mountainous forest landscape, while the pale paulownia-style wooden case continues the forest theme with decorative foliage and a transparent display panel. A presentation booklet accompanies the bottle. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside is Hakushu's acclaimed 18 year old single malt: elegant, mature and characteristically fresh, combining orchard fruit and honeyed sweetness with herbs, oak and Hakushu's restrained style of smoke. The distillery itself sits high in the forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake, where Suntory uses exceptionally soft water filtered through granite, a defining part of Hakushu's distinctive \"green and crisp\" house character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors, this is substantially more interesting than a standard bottle of Hakushu 18. The combination of the decorated bottle, original wooden display case and booklet makes it a particularly striking older Hakushu presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and layered, with ripe pear, orange and orchard fruit followed by honey, fresh herbs, delicate florals and mature oak. A fine thread of dry smoke develops underneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and beautifully balanced. Honey and sweet baked pastry lead into ripe fruit, gentle oak spice and leafy herbal notes, with restrained peat smoke adding depth rather than dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined, with lingering fruit, honey, seasoned oak and a gentle smoky, herbal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hakushu Distillery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition \/ Special Presentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorated bottle in wooden display case with booklet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Com_Paulo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45520261873687,"sku":null,"price":29999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/The_Hakushu_18_Year_Old_Limited_Edition_Japanese_Single_Malt_Whisky.jpg?v=1789561991","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/nl\/products\/the-hakushu-18-year-old-limited-edition-japanese-single-malt-whisky","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}