Hakushu Distiller's Reserve
白州 ディスティラーズリザーブ
About
Hakushu's no age statement single malt, sometimes called the "forest distillery" expression. Selected by the distillery team to showcase Hakushu's signature fresh, green, herbal character. Uses a combination of lightly peated and unpeated malts aged in American oak. An approachable gateway to the Hakushu range.
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Tasting Notes
Fresh mint, green apple, cucumber, light smoke
Crisp and herbal with yuzu citrus, white peach, gentle smoke, and subtle sweetness
Clean and refreshing with lingering herbal and smoky notes
What People Are Saying
Japanese Amazon reviewers appreciate this as an approachable introduction to Hakushu fresh, herbaceous style. Tasting notes include green tea, fresh herbs, light smoke, and a crisp finish. Many recommend it for summer drinking or as a refreshing alternative to Yamazaki sweet profile.
「「白州の爽やかでハーバルなスタイルを気軽に楽しめる一本。緑茶、フレッシュハーブ、軽い煙、キレのある後味。夏の飲用や山崎の甘いプロファイルとは異なる爽快な選択肢として推奨する声多数」」
Reddit reviewers generally consider the Hakushu Distiller's Reserve "better than the Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve," making it a preferred entry point into the Hakushu line. The NAS format means it lacks the depth of the 12 year, but the herbal, minty Hakushu character still comes through. Common feedback: a pleasant sipper but somewhat thin for the price. Best enjoyed as a highball, where the fresh green character really shines. Some frustration around pricing, as it often costs $70 to $90 for what many feel is a $50 whisky.
Whiskybase rates this 80.84 out of 100 based on 727 community reviews, celebrated for its fresh, herbal character with notes of green tea and light smoke.
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How to Enjoy
Highball with fresh mint is the classic serve. Also excellent neat.
