Suntory Japanese Whisky

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu

Age: 12 Years

ABV: 40%

Cask: Oak cask

Size: 660 ml

Hokuto was intially launched in 2004, but was discontinued since 2009/2010, despite it being a big success. This 12 year old pure malt consists of mostly Hakushu and perhaps some Yamazaki. Smooth and balanced, this was positioned as an "easy drinking whisky". No Box is avaliable.

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu & Yamazaki

Age: Estimated 14 Years (Not Stated)

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 750 ml 

The 1991 Furudaru Shiage (meaning "old barrel finish") is a pure malt vatting of reportedly Yamazaki & Hakushu distilleries.  It was also reportedly bottled in 2005. The distillation technique seems to have involved the direct fire method and bamboo charcoal filteration. Discontinued in 1999. Comes with its original box.

三得利1991古樽仕上，竹炭過濾純麥威士忌。

Region: Japan

Distillery: Hakushu & Yamazaki

Age: Estimated 24 Years

ABV: 43%

Cask: Various

Size: 750 ml 

The 1981 Kioke Shikomi is regarded to be largely Hakushu (label states Pure Malt) and reportedly bottled in 2005. The name implies "matured in wooden tubs".  The distillation technique seems to have involved the direct fire method and bamboo charcoal filteration. Discontinued in 1999.

三得利1981木桶仕込，直火蒸餾純麥日本威士忌。