tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post6103514982107909988..comments2024-02-25T17:20:54.683+09:00Comments on Whiskies R Us: Hakushu 12yo 43% abv Circa 2011- Clint Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473933963199033747noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-68023905431339044162013-01-18T16:35:55.796+09:002013-01-18T16:35:55.796+09:00They only have Yamazaki 12yoThey only have Yamazaki 12yoAlan Messininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-81567229887868155752013-01-18T14:22:20.799+09:002013-01-18T14:22:20.799+09:00Although not officially marketed in Australia am I...Although not officially marketed in Australia am I right to think Dan Murphy's stock it, or is it the 10-yo only? Certainly agree, the times you visit Japan it is well worth the while to pick up something that little bit rarer compared to main stream. There would not be too many people who have this bottle in Australia.- Clint Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473933963199033747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-27131048972122332552013-01-18T11:26:28.928+09:002013-01-18T11:26:28.928+09:00It's not officially marketed here, so the only...It's not officially marketed here, so the only way to get it is from specialist retailers who have an alternate source of supply (which can be erratic), or to order it from Japan.<br />Either way it works out to about AU$120 or so (plus duty if the customs guys are having a bad day!)<br />I'd love to get it cheaper than that, but the only way to do that is to buy it in Japan & bring it home.<br />The problem with THAT is that when I'm in Japan I'm looking for rarer bottles rather than the mainstream offerings!Alan Messininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-42542851120319607502013-01-17T14:31:45.773+09:002013-01-17T14:31:45.773+09:00Interesting find in an equally interesting locatio...Interesting find in an equally interesting location. I have not come across that bottle again since I posted about it and consumed it all. Well done, good find.Yes, open it and give it a try, Alan. As for the Hak 12, what are they retailing it for now in Australia?- Clint Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473933963199033747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-59983869300650220412013-01-16T19:52:55.520+09:002013-01-16T19:52:55.520+09:00Mine came in a white box, so it sounds like it is ...Mine came in a white box, so it sounds like it is most likely 2011.<br />The shipped price in Australia of Hakushu(because for some stupid reason Suntory don't market it here) makes it a more occasional treat than it should be!<br />I was interested to read your note on the Whisky Live 10th Anniversary bottling, as I have an unopened bottle that I found in a little shop in the Nishiki Market in Kyoto when I was there about a month after the earthquake & tsunami.<br />Sounds like I should open it & try it!Alan Messininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-246145928690888882013-01-16T18:16:51.877+09:002013-01-16T18:16:51.877+09:00Hi Alan, it's generally hard to determine the ...Hi Alan, it's generally hard to determine the circa of Hakushu and Yamazaki bottlings, in fact any Japanese or Scotch whiskies for that matter, as labels don't generally state yearly releases/batches unless its a special cask expression for example. However, possibly the best way to determine a circa of a bottle is by its packaging/carton. In the instance of the Hakushu 12-yo, the circa 2011 batch was issued in a white carton where as the 2012/2013 were released in an all green package.<br /><br />The Hakshu 12-yo, like its younger brother (10-yo) are both great "session" malts. Both are equally subtle and complex in my opinion with differences in levels of citrus and play of smoke. I always make sure, well try to at least, to have a one or the other in my cabinet at all times.- Clint Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473933963199033747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-936562371243213081.post-52442870755931273692013-01-15T20:56:07.800+09:002013-01-15T20:56:07.800+09:00I think the bottle I have is a 2011 bottling.
I li...I think the bottle I have is a 2011 bottling.<br />I like it very much - it is subtle & complex.<br />It is easy to overlook amongst big, bold whiskies, but its charms have a way of creeping up on you! It would make a great "session" whisky.Alan Messininoreply@blogger.com