If you enjoy whiskies that exude umami, that moreish savory flavor, then these expressions from Hakata might be to your liking.

— Jonny McCormick | Whisky Advocate

“It leans harder into the profile of “savory dessert” which comes from combining the spicy wood notes with the umami quality of shochu.

— Taylor Shiels | The Whiskey Wash

This Japanese Distillery’s New Whisky Packs an Umami Punch

— Jonah Flicker | RobbReport

The finish is still thick with leathery, austere sherry, but the road to getting there is brighter and more vibrant.

— Christopher Null | Drinkhacker

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This July 2023

— Kirk Miller | Inside Hook

Focus On Hakata | 94 Points for the Hakata 12 Year Old

— Josh Goh | The New Wine Review