Hakushu Heavily Peated

Last year saw the release of the Yamazaki “component” range examples of the cask types that help make up its single malt releases. Now Hakushu has joined in. The name doesn’t lie this is very smoky heathery fragrant with orris-like dryness alongside Hakushu’s classic vegetal notes of elderflower bamboo and moorland grass. The palate shows praline ripe lychee and kiwi working alongside this mix of integrated smoke and clean focus. It also makes a fantastic Hiball.