{"product_id":"the-hakushu-story-of-the-distillery-2026-edition-single-malt-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"The Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2026 Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2026 Edition is the third limited annual release in Suntory's Story of the Distillery series. It is composed of smoky Hakushu malts aged in white oak bourbon barrels and then vatted, with no age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition celebrates the forest conservation at Hakushu, Suntory's distillery high in the woods of Japan's Southern Alps, and the birds that live on its grounds. Its package is made of Echizen washi paper and decorated with those birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers a beautiful play between soft campfire smoke and sweet, delicate confectionery tones, with the fresh, green character that defines Hakushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe washi-paper box with its bird illustrations makes it a beautiful gift and a collectable piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat, or as a highball with chilled sparkling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese whisky has earned a worldwide reputation for balance and precision, and limited releases from its historic distilleries are among the most sought-after bottles for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHakushu sits around 700 metres above sea level, surrounded by forest, and the cool mountain air and soft granite-filtered water shape its famously fresh character. In Japan the distillery's whisky is often enjoyed as a highball with a sprig of mint, a serve that lifts its green, herbal notes, though the Story of the Distillery editions also reward slow sipping neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach year's Story of the Distillery edition tells a different chapter of Hakushu's story, from its water and climate to the forest around it, which has made the annual releases popular with collectors who gather the full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft campfire smoke and fresh green notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, delicate confectionery tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory (Hakushu distillery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky, peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Story of the Distillery, 2026 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e White oak bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamanashi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat or as a highball. It pairs with sushi, tempura or fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite oak bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat inspires the 2026 edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe birds and forest conservation at the Hakushu distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is made from smoky Hakushu malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hakushu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199294402869,"sku":"VWS200435696","price":141.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-4777.webp?v=1794506841","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-hakushu-story-of-the-distillery-2026-edition-single-malt-japanese-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}