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Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)
Japanese single malt whisky from Hakushu, Yamanashi. Annual limited Japan edition released in late May (May 28, 2024, May 27, 2025, May 26, 2026) and sold mainly by Suntory lottery, with a further lottery batch of the same product shipped in autumn (October 1, 2024, from late September 2025, October 6, 2026).
| Distillery | Hakushu, Yamanashi, Japan |
|---|---|
| Strength | 43% ABV |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | bourbon barrelsLists: Bourbon cask |
| Style | Japanese single malt whisky |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Suntory Global Spirits |
| Last edition | Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch), 6 October 2026 |
| Last stated price | ¥17,600 |
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Editions
Every dated Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch) | 6 October 2026 | 43% ABV | ¥17,600 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION | 26 May 2026 | 43% ABV | ¥17,600 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION (lottery batch) | September 2025 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION | 27 May 2025 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION (lottery batch) | 1 October 2024 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
| 006 | Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION | 28 May 2024 | 43% ABV | ¥16,500 | LinkReport an error |
Questions
- When is the next Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) release?
- The last one came out on 6 October 2026. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) cost?
- The last stated price was ¥17,600.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch) came out on 6 October 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION (lottery batch) on 6 October 2026, Story of the Distillery 2026 EDITION on 26 May 2026, Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION (lottery batch) in September 2025, Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITION on 27 May 2025 and Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION (lottery batch) on 1 October 2024.
- Where is Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition) in stock?
- None of the shops read for this site has it in stock right now.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Hakushu
Other Hakushu lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Hakushu 12 Year OldHakushu · Yamanashi | 12 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 002 | Hakushu 18 Year OldHakushu · Yamanashi | 18 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Hakushu Tsukuriwake SelectionHakushu · Yamanashi | 18 years · 48% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Other annual releases from Japan
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)Yamazaki · Osaka | No age statement · 43% ABV | 6 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 002 | Chichibu The London EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 003 | Mars Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask FinishMars Shinshu · Nagano | No age statement · 52% ABV | July 2026 | July 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 004 | Taketsuru Pure Malt EssentialsNikka | No age statement · 43% ABV | 16 June 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
Sources
- サントリー公式、ウイスキー「白州 2026」を“1万7600円”で抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- サントリー公式、ウイスキー「白州 2025」抽選販売の受付開始, Impress Gourmet Watch
- 【5/27発売】山崎 Story of the Distillery 2025 EDITIONが予約販売中, Dengeki Online
- サントリー公式「シングルモルトウイスキー 白州 Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION」抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- Hakushu distillery, en.wikipedia.org
- gourmet.watch.impress.co.jp, gourmet.watch.impress.co.jp
- サントリー公式、ウイスキー「白州2026」を抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- サントリー公式、ウイスキー「白州2024」を抽選販売, Impress Gourmet Watch
- Hakushu Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition, Japan Whisky
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