Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION,
Exclusively available at the Daimon Store. Learn about its features, price, and where to buy it.
Located at the foot of the Southern Alps in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the Hakushu Distillery has continued to craft whisky while cherishing harmony with nature.
To bring out the full character of the malt whisky, only carefully selected spirits aged in bourbon barrels are used.
1. Photos of the bottle and label
Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION
HAKUSHU Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION
2. Features of Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION
The Hakushu Distillery is located at the foot of the majestic Southern Alps.
Throughout the year, approximately 50 different species of wild birds visit the forests of Hakushu.
Since the founding of the Hakushu Distillery,
we have been committed to bird conservation activities for over 50 years.The single malt whisky “Hakushu: Story of the Distillery”
a bottle that reveals the craftsmanship and stories woven over the years at the Hakushu Distillery
in a limited-edition booklet.The 2026 EDITION, the third installment in the series,
we introduce the unique whisky-making process
alongside the lush forests.Refreshing, sweet, and smoky.
A light flavor infused with the essence of the forest.We carefully selected only Hakushu malt—a smoky style—that had been
and carefully blended.
Please enjoy the unique flavor of “Hakushu,” nurtured alongside the grandeur of nature.
2-1. Tasting Notes
| Aroma | Pineapple, vanilla cream, roasted green tea |
| Taste | Light and smooth, with a sweetness reminiscent of Wasanbon sugar and a subtle bitterness |
| Aftertaste | Smoke from a glowing fire, a hint of bitterness |
*Official Tasting Notes
2-2. Product Specifications
| Alcohol Content | 43% |
| Category | Single Malt whisky |
| Barrel Type | Bourbon casks |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Number of Bottles Sold | Limited Quantity |
| Suggested Retail Price | 16,500 yen (tax included) |
| Release Date | May 27, 2025 |
3. Awards
No awards have been received to date.
4. List Price and Online Price
4-1. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
| Product Name | Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Suggested Retail Price | 17,600 yen (tax included) |
4-2. Resale Price on Mercari
The resale price on Mercari is around 20,000 yen. (*As of June 18, 2026)
4-3. Winning Bid Prices on Yahoo! Auctions
Winning bids on Yahoo! Auctions have been recorded at around 19,000yen. (As of June 18, 2025)
4-4. Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, Amazon
It is also sold for around 20,000 yen on online shopping sites. (As of June 18, 2025)
4-5. Prices at BAR Shinkai
At “BAR Shinkai,” operated by this site, we offer drinks in small portions, such as45 ml for 5,280 yen, 30 ml for 3,520 yen, and 15 ml for 1,760 yen.
5. What is Suntory Limited?
In 2023, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary of whisky production. Shinjiro Torii founded the company as Kotobukiya, the predecessor to Suntory. The company owns not only three distilleries in Japan but also numerous whisky distilleries around the world.
| Company Name | Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. |
| Established | 1899 |
| Headquarters Address | 2-3-3 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-8631 |
| Distilleries Owned | ●Japan Yamazaki Distillery, Hakushu Distillery, Chita Distillery ● Scotland Ardmore Distillery, Glengillie Distillery, Auchentoshan Distillery, Bowmore Distillery, Laphroaig Distillery ●Ireland Cooley Distillery, Kilbeggan Distillery ●United States Jim Beam Distillery, Maker’s Mark Distillery ●Canada Hiram Walker Distillery, Alberta Distillery |
6. About the Hakushu Distillery
Suntory Hakushu Distillery
| Location | 2913-1 Torihara, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture 408-0316 |
| Start of Operations | 1973 |
In 1973, marking exactly 50 years since Japan first began producing whisky, the Hakushu Distillery was completed in a lush forest spanning approximately 820,000 square meters at the foot of Mount Kaikomagatake in the Southern Alps, a region blessed with abundant natural beauty.
Enveloped by the humid atmosphere of the forest, Hakushu Malt is made using pure, soft natural water from the Southern Alps, filtered through granite.
Upholding the concept of a “Forest Park Distillery,” the distillery has continued to protect and nurture the rich natural environment, including the establishment of a “ Bird Sanctuary” on the premises. Matured over a long period amidst the distinct seasonal changes unique to Japan, this process is the source of Hakushu’s aromatic and crisp flavor.
Using a diverse range of pot stills of varying sizes and shapes—including two new pot stills introduced in 2014—the distillery produces different types of base spirits. The aging warehouse features a high-ceilinged rack system. Temperature, humidity, and other conditions are not managed manually at all but are left to natural processes.
Please also see this article for more details on the Hakushu Distillery.
7. Summary
■ Be sure to check out our other articles about Suntory products.
https://jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-2025-51356/
Lastly: Recommended Books on Japanese Whisky
If you want to learn more about Japanese whisky, which is a global trend, we highly recommend these books.
(1).Whisky Galore Vol.29 December 2021 issue
In the December 2021 issue of Whisky Galore, published by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, we report on 11 Japanese craft distilleries, including some that are open to the public for the first time, under the title of “Japanese Whisky Craft Frontline,” the first of three consecutive issues. Why did the popularity of Japanese whisky and the craft boom occur? We will examine with interviews. Chichibu Distillery / Chichibu No.2 Distillery / Mars Shinshu Distillery / Mars Tsunuki Distillery / Kanosuke Distillery / Hioki Distillery / Ontake Distillery / Osuzuyama Distillery / Kaikyo Distillery / Hanyu Distillery / Konosu Distillery
(2). Japanese Whisky as an Education for Business
This is a book written by Mamoru Tsuchiya, a world-famous whisky critic and representative of the Whisky Culture Research Institute, titled “Japanese Whisky as a Culture that Works for Business” .
The book covers the basics of whisky, the introduction of whisky to Japan, the birth of Japanese whisky, advertising strategies and the rise of Japanese whisky, and the current rise of craft distilleries. This is a book that summarizes Japanese whisky in a very easy to understand way.
(3). Whisky and I (Masataka Taketsuru)
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, devoted his life to brewing whisky in Japan. This is a revised and reprinted version of the autobiography of a man who simply loved whisky and talked about himself. The book vividly depicts the days when he went to Scotland alone to study as a young man and overcame many hardships to complete Japanese whisky, as well as his companion, Rita.
(4). A Letter of Challenge from a New Generation Distillery
Launching in 2019. With the world experiencing an unprecedented whisky boom, what were the managers of craft distilleries thinking and what were their thoughts as they took on the challenge of making whisky? This book tells the stories of 13 craft distillery owners, including Ichiro Hido of Venture Whisky, famous for his Ichirose Malt, who inspired the birth of craft distilleries in Japan.
(5). Whiskey Rising
This is the Japanese version of Whisky Risng, published in the US in 2016, with much updated content. Not only does it describe the history of Japanese whisky in detail, but it also includes data on all the distilleries in Japan, including the craft distilleries that have been founded in recent years. The book also includes descriptions of the legendary bottles that have been released, as well as information on bars where Japanese whisky can be found.
