Hakushu is Suntory's forest distillery, built in 1973 deep in the woods of the Southern Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture at high altitude. Cool, humid mountain air, soft granite-filtered water and a touch of lightly peated malt give Hakushu single malt its signature fresh, green character: basil, pine, green apple, mint and a whisper of smoke. The Hakushu 12 Year Old is the flagship, joined by anniversary and limited editions, and the Hakushu highball with a sprig of mint is one of Japan's great drinks. Shop Hakushu at Chips Liquor with fast shipping.