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Honshu
Hakushu
Honshu, Japan
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- RegionHonshu
- CountryJapan
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Hakushu ligt in de Japanse Alpen en staat bekend om zuiver bergwater en frisse whisky's.
Last updated: Sep 5, 2026
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Story & style
Founded 1973 Fresh & Herbal
Hakushu ligt in de Japanse Alpen en staat bekend om zuiver bergwater en frisse whisky's.
✨ What makes it special
Forest distillery at 700m altitude. Multiple still shapes. Fresh, herbal "forest malt" character
⚗️ The process
Still typePot still (various shapes)
Number of stills12
Water sourceSouthern Alps granite-filtered
🪵 Maturation
Ex-bourbonex-sherryMizunara
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35.8500° N · 138.3167° E
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