Suntory will release Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml can in limited quantities nationwide on June 11 (Tue.).
This will be the fourth highball can, following the release of Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in 2023, Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki in August, and Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in December. This will be the fourth series of highball cans.
This is the newest in a series of highball cans that have all been well received. Pre-orders have already begun on Amazon and other retailers.
Where can I pre-order?
The set with Suntory The Premium Malts Master Dream is available for pre-order on Amazon. Pre-ordering is recommended to make sure you get it.
2. Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu .
This is the third installment of the Hakushu highball sensation. We have had the previous and second highballs, and they tasted great and were well received, so we have high expectations for the third installment. Please enjoy it in a glass with ice.
The flavor is characterized by a refreshing and pleasant smoky taste produced by the Hakushu Distillery. It is blended to be enjoyed with a glass of ice. The package depicts the Hakushu Distillery surrounded by rich nature on a bright green base reminiscent of a refreshing early summer. The word “Hakushu” is prominently displayed on the package to convey a sense of authenticity.
Reference: Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml cans to be released in limited quantities (prtimes.jp)
| Product name | Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu |
|---|---|
| Sake category | Sake |
| Ingredients | Malt |
| Barrel | Undisclosed |
| Number of bottles | Limited quantity |
| Degree of | 9% (not yet announced) |
| Price | Suggested retail price: 660 yen (tax included) |
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.
