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Hakushu Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition, Spanish Oak Cask, Batch 2, 2023, 43%
Hakushu

Hakushu Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition, Spanish Oak Cask, Batch 2, 2023, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
N.A
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Description

From Suntory's Hakushu Distillery, nestled deep within the forests of Mount Kaikomagatake in the Southern Japanese Alps, this Hakushu Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition is a limited-edition single malt whisky. Released in 2023, it is a tribute to Japan's woodlands, crafted from malts aged exclusively in Spanish oak casks. It captures a delicate balance of sweet and bitter notes, offering a complex yet vibrant flavor profile. This expression was originally released as a Japanese Travel Retail exclusive.

Change+5.0%
LatestSGD 289
HighSGD 596
LowSGD 158
SGD 648SGD 467SGD 286SGD 105Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Jan 11Jun 11Sep 27Aug 4 - SGD 275 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 4 - SGD 275 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 4 - SGD 275 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 31 - SGD 299 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 31, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 280 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 22 - SGD 279 - Just Whisky Auctions - Sep 22, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 297 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 26 - SGD 379 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Oct 26, 2025Oct 26 - SGD 340 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Oct 26, 2025Nov 17 - SGD 219 - Just Whisky Auctions - Nov 17, 2025Nov 17 - SGD 241 - Just Whisky Auctions - Nov 17, 2025Nov 18 - SGD 236 - Whisky.Auction - Nov 18, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 316 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 316 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 6 - SGD 264 - Alcovault Auctions - Jan 6, 2026Jan 6 - SGD 264 - Alcovault Auctions - Jan 6, 2026Jan 6 - SGD 264 - Alcovault Auctions - Jan 6, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 278 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 11 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jan 25 - SGD 374 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jan 25, 2026Jan 25 - SGD 323 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jan 25, 2026Feb 8 - SGD 298 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Feb 8, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 299 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 259 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 275 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 217 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 236 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 217 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 217 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 217 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 236 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 12 - SGD 236 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Apr 12, 2026Apr 16 - SGD 275 - Alcovault Auctions - Apr 16, 2026Apr 28 - SGD 275 - Alcovault Auctions - Apr 28, 2026May 19 - SGD 474 - Whisky.Auction - May 19, 2026May 31 - SGD 369 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026May 31 - SGD 432 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026Jun 11 - SGD 275 - Alcovault Auctions - Jun 11, 2026Jun 11 - SGD 275 - Alcovault Auctions - Jun 11, 2026Jun 11 - SGD 275 - Alcovault Auctions - Jun 11, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 596 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 339 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Jul 21 - SGD 298 - Whisky.Auction - Jul 21, 2026Jul 26 - SGD 446 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026Aug 2 - SGD 325 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Aug 2 - SGD 332 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 218 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 258 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 238 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 218 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 324 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 300 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 300 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 314 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 158 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 276 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 279 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 284 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 289 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 278.78
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 283.95
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 289.11

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 225.00
Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 399.00
Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 358.00
Cask type
Spanish Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
2
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Bottle and Tube
Series highlights
Japanese Forest Bittersweet Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Cloves, apricot, prune, fresh green leaves, yuzu citrus, a whisper of young pine smoke, Manuka honey, floral hints, orange marmalade, juicy fruit gum, and a touch of new leather.
Palate
Sweetly complex with Manuka honey, orange marmalade, cacao, toasted sugar, molasses, prunes, wood oil, fresh green apples, crystallized ginger, lemon honey, light peat smoke, herbal tea, roasted chestnuts, and a bittersweet tang.
Finish
A well-balanced espresso-like bitter flavor that lingers pleasantly, with smoky oak, mocha, a touch of gentian root, rose water, soft oak, and a touch of lingering malt funk.
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