Hakushu whisky

5 bottles in stock, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Known for

The flavour families that most often turn up for Hakushu.

A guide to the house style rather than a promise: individual releases can differ.

About the distillery

Region
Chubu, Japan
Founded
1973
Status
Producing
Owner
Owned by Suntory Global Spirits (Suntory Holdings) (since 1973), through Suntory Spirits Ltd.; as recorded October 2026
Visitor tours
Open to visitors. See distillery tour guide.
Visitor rating
4.3 out of 5 (371 reviews); TripAdvisor, October 2026

Read the full history on Whiskipedia

Secondary Market Barometer

4,952 lots sold · £2.1m hammer total

How Hakushu bottles have traded at Scotch Whisky Auctions and Whisky Auctioneer between January 2011 and October 2026. Hammer prices exclude buyer's premium, VAT and delivery.

Trading volume
#28of 182 distilleries by lots sold
Bids per lot
20.7Whisky Auctioneer only, against 19.9 across all distilleries
Median hammer price
£160average £434, pulled up by the top lots
Independent bottlings
4%of lots (199), the rest official bottlings (4,753)
Highest hammer prices
BottleSoldHammer
Hakushu 1989 Sherry Cask2021£8,300
Hakushu 1989 Sherry Cask2023£8,000
Hakushu 1989 Sherry Cask2023£7,000
Most often sold
BottleLotsMedian
Hakushu 12 Year Old1,638£102
Hakushu 18 Year Old955£380
Hakushu Distiller'S Reserve365£45

Past auction results, not a valuation or a guide to future prices. Figures compiled 1 November 2026.

Questions

What is the cheapest Hakushu whisky?
The cheapest Hakushu whisky is Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve (43% ABV, 70cl), at £64.95 from Hard To Find Whisky. That is £70.90 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Hakushu 12 Year Old Whisky (£129.49) and Hakushu 18 Year Japanese Whisky 70cl (£549.95).
How much does Hakushu whisky cost?
Hakushu whisky costs from £64.95 to £3,999.95, with a median of £549.95 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Hakushu 25 Year Old.
What is the oldest Hakushu whisky you can buy?
Hakushu 25 Year Old, at 25 years old, from £3,999.95.