The Hakushu Distiller's Reserve is made in Japan at the distillery of the same name, and owned by Suntory Whisky. This single malt expression has been a new addition to the brand's core range since 2014. It contains a blend of delicately peated malt, heavily peated malt, and whisky that has aged for about 18 years in American oak. Nose: Quite herbaceous. Green fruit, mint, cucumber, pine, grassy, spearmint. Just loads of green fruit in this one.Palate: Loads of green things coming out of here! Mint, cucumber, green fruit, grapefruit and just a touch of smoke at the back. Dave Broom got yuzu…I’ve never heard of yuzu… Finish: Light, delicate, refreshing and some subtle smoke.