Suntory (Hakushu) 1981 Kioke Shikomi Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 43% ABV, 700ml glenlivet The coopers discovered the porous

The coopers discovered the porous wood was prone to leaks

This single malt whisky is unusual among Japanese whiskys in that it is peated

This is an astonishing Karuizawa single cask which was distilled in 1982 and aged in a bourbon cask for 29 years before bottling

The leather case

But this 43% version certainly packs more punch

Suntory (Hakushu) 1981 Kioke Shikomi Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 43% ABV, 700ml glenlivet The coopers discovered the porousThis Suntory Hakushu 1981 Kioke Shikomi Pure Malt (No Box) is a rare and highly collectible Japanese whisky from Suntory's early era of innovation. Distilled in 1981 and matured for over two decades, it offers elegant notes of honey, malt, gentle smoke, and oak, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and heritage of Japan's whisky making tradition.