The Hakushu 12: Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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The Hakushu 12: Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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In this video I will be reviewing The Hakushu 12 Japanese Single Malt Whisky.
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@cato451 Ай бұрын

I really like this expression. But I bought it for $35 two decades ago. $300? No way!!

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I agree. No way is this bottle worth $300

@mary-bridgetfasciano9970 Ай бұрын

"High Balls"!!! It never gets old!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I know. Especially when you have a mind of a child.

@tonylastname6468 Ай бұрын

What if you're just greeting someone whose name happens to be, Balls. 'Hi, Balls.'

@mary-bridgetfasciano9970 Ай бұрын

@@tonylastname6468 Well, that’s just unfortunate for him! 🤣🤣🤣

@jimreichel1466 Ай бұрын

Thanks Peter. I have only had one Japanese whisky, which is the Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky. I really enjoy this one. For me it is a pleasant change from bourbon. I find it light and delicate, but with nice notes. Cheers!

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I think the delicate note is typical in Japanese whisky. At least for me.

@xingfang8507 Ай бұрын

Good review! FYI, I’m in Chicago, IL, where the liquor was imported according to the information on the back of the box. Here Hakushu 12 years costs $179.99 before tax.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

$300 hurts! I don't even think this bottle is a $175.00 bottle. It is still good, but should be a sub $100 bottle IMO. Cheers!

@General.Legion Ай бұрын

Total Wine here in Minnesota is going for $200 a bottle, but they actually have it in stock as of July 2024.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

$200 would have been a better pill to swallow so to speak.

@kevinnordby4808 Ай бұрын

Great review Peter! Hakushu might be my favorite Japanese distillery. I get a hint of a Campbelltown funk in it. Yoichi is also great.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I liked this bottle a lot, but oh my gosh was it way too expensive. Thanks. Cheers!

@kevinnordby4808 Ай бұрын

Agreed. I paid about $150 for my bottle and I don’t think I would replace it…..beautiful stuff but I can get a Kilkerran 12 for less than $150 and have a more full flavored experience.

@christinecamley Ай бұрын

Tiki Japanese Whisky is definitely specially designed for the Highball cocktail!!

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

That is what I thought I read, but it has been a while since I did any research on Japanese whisky. I can't remember where I read it, but I think I read it directly from an article from Suntory or their master blender.

@christinecamley Ай бұрын

@@whiskeyisajourney On a hot day Toki Japanese whisky really does make a terrific Highball cocktail! I think it may have been an article on Suntory where I learned this info as well! I hope you have an awesome day Peter! 🙂

@christinecamley Ай бұрын

I would pay $300 but not more than that. This is a Japanese scotch I really enjoy! Terrific thoughts Peter! Wow has it ever increased in price! I hope the BBQ competition went well!! Cheers!!

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

Really? You would pay $300. Wow. I think that's a crazy price I figured I have not reviewed a Japanese whisky in a while so I bought it, but I don't think I would have shelled out that amount of money if I did not have a channel. Cheers!

@christinecamley Ай бұрын

@@whiskeyisajourney Joel and I were talking later last night after watching your video and I said, "What was I thinking?!!" He has said the same thing as you. The last time I bought a Hakushu it was about $185 and I was okay with that. I did enjoy it a lot but on reflection and teasing from Joel!! - I agreed $300 is insane and there are better Japanese whisky expressions that have far better value! Lol! Cheers Peter!! 🙂

@TheReal_DeanD Ай бұрын

Prepandemic I got these for $78 each. At my local Total Wine these are now at least 160 when they come in. No way Peter is right. Go for the Nikka offerings for an authentic Japanese whisky.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I was just in Riverside and saw a 12 year Yoichi. Not sure of the price, but I would think it would be just as much are even more.

@rickmoreland5206 Ай бұрын

Here is a little extra

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@FantasySoldier Ай бұрын

Looks like a Japanese flight fight in the near future?!?

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

Absolutely! I like the way you think!

@umami0247 Ай бұрын

300 bills is a no go and only 43abv you'd think they could go cask for that kinda cash. I do like Japanese whiskey but the ones I drink are 70-90. Even my Scotland scotch are under 150.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I hear you. $300 is way too much. Cheers!

@lucasj0 Ай бұрын

Excellent review Peter. I was considering getting this, and even though it’s not as expensive where I live compared to what you had to pay for it, man, I just don’t feel like it’s worth the $$. Especially considering there’s so many great (Japanese) alternatives to be had for like 1/2, 1/3th of the price… Keep up the great content 👍

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

Thanks. This was too expensive for what it offers. I got it for a channel review and like you mentioned there are much better bottles out there that are less expensive and IMO better tasting. Cheers!

@lucasj0 Ай бұрын

@@whiskeyisajourney Would you say Yamazaki 12 is better than this, not considering price?

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

Yes. I think the Yamazaki is better. I also think the Yoichi is better and it's a better comparison because of the peated note found in both. I have both match ups in my blind sample pool.

@Whiskynewspaper Ай бұрын

Lovely video. Subscribed. My only issue is that you said this is almost the same thing in comparison to the Yamazaki 12. My take is they're completely different. Could you elaborate further please? Thanks.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

With the exception of the peated notes I think they are both clean and crips with vanilla and citrous. I have the Yamazaki and this in my blind sample pool. So eventually it will be put to the test.

@lyacoubian Ай бұрын

At $80 here in SoCal, the NIKKA YOICHI is without a doubt the better deal (compared to $240 for the Hakushu 12) if looking for a moderately peated Japanese single malt. By the same logic, Nikka Miyagikyo is my choice over the prohibitively priced Suntory Yamazaki 12.

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I agree. Yoichi is a very good bottle for the price and I would get it over this. I did not catch the price, but I did see the Yoichi 12 at a Total Wine this weekend while I was over there. I think is was in the Cucamonga store.

@kirikiti5425 4 күн бұрын

Have you tried 12 year Glen Fohdry single malt finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak? I think it's pretty good.

@whiskeyisajourney 4 күн бұрын

I haven't. It sounds interesting. I have had whisk(e)y finished in Mizunara before and have enjoyed it.

@Alpharabius99 Ай бұрын

do you agree that japaneese whiskey is actually scottish whiskey with different brand

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

Well Japanese whisky is made in the scotch style so I would have to say yes to an extent. Hopefully, with the new guidelines set for distilleries in Japan we will get a more true Japanese style expression or at least be more transparent as to what is in the bottle.

@christinecamley Ай бұрын

TOKI not Tiki!

@whiskeyisajourney Ай бұрын

I knew what you meant to say. Cheers!