Hakushu 1981 Kioke Shikomi 24 year old Pure Malt Whisky - 750ml Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky enveloping finish

enveloping finish

Overall: Deep richness

toasted sourdough bread

it is a sweet fire at full strength

but one that is elegant due to the slightly slower ageing caused by the smaller spirit to wood ratio

Hakushu 1981 Kioke Shikomi 24 year old Pure Malt Whisky - 750ml Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky enveloping finishKioke Shikomi, best translated as matured in wooden tubs is a Hakushu pure malt whisky. It was distilled in 1981 the same year the distillery expanded with the commissioning of a second Hakushu distillery. It was bottled in 2005, making the malt 24 years old. This series was discontinued, making it increasingly rare. 43% vol 750ml with display box.