House of Suntory Whisky
Suntory The Chita Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Whisky in Japan has a surprisingly longer history than most would think, starting as far back as 1854 when the Emperor was gifted a barrel and 110 gallons of American Whiskey.
Today, Japan is the second biggest producer of Single Malt Whisky in the world. Bet you didn’t know Whisky is THIS big in Japan!
Now, even if you’re not a Japanese Whisky expert YET, you’ve probably already heard of the two biggest Whisky producers in Japan: Nikka and Suntory. (Remember how Bill Murray and his Suntory in Lost in Translation?). In recent years, Japanese Whiskies have won a number of top prizes at the World Whisky Award, consistently scoring higher than Scotch Whiskies in blind tastings.
If you want to discover the best aromas and flavors of Japanese Whiskies, we suggest you equip yourself with these 3 bottlings.
Suntory The Chita Whisky is a hidden gem, coming from Suntory’s most secretive distillery. It’s a grain distillery that mostly produces liquid for their more high-end blends but this bottling is their first stand-alone Whisky. Nikka Super Rare Old is inspired by the famous Whisky blend that Japan’s first master distiller made for his beloved wife after her passing in 1962. Crafted at the very same place, this rich and complex dram does it more than justice. And lastly, this unique dram. Kaiyo Japanese Mizunara Oak is a double-distilled and double-matured concoction: some of the maturation time even took place on the sea. The Mizunara oak brings intensive flavors while the years spent seafaring give it a light yet complex character.
Category
Japanese Whisky
Country Japan
Distillery
Nikka
Style Blended Japanese Whisky
Alcohol 43%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
Nikka
Super Rare Old
Japanese Whisky
Category
Japanese Whisky
Country Japan
Distillery
Not Stated
Age NAS
Style Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky
Alcohol 43%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
Kaiyo
Japanese Mizunara Oak
Japanese Whisky
Category
Japanese Whisky
Country Japan
Distillery
Chita
Age NAS
Style Single Grain Japanese Whisky
Alcohol 43%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
House of Suntory Whisky
Suntory The Chita Whisky
Japanese Whisky
Appearance / Color
Dark cherry wood
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Dried herbs, exotic spice, roasted almonds.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Light, sweet honey, lemon grass and a hint of tarragon in new oak.
Finish
Long, crisp, with baking spices.
Nikka
Super Rare Old
Japanese Whisky
Appearance / Color
Light gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Honey and wood on the nose with hints of fresh grass, apple and vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
A mélange of spicy, fruity and smoky flavors with a citrusy background.
Finish
Medium finish with smoky and oily notes.
Kaiyo
Japanese Mizunara Oak
Japanese Whisky
Appearance / Color
Warm gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Mango, lemon meringue, and toffee pudding.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Light with a chewy mouth-feel and notes of mango, grape must, orange-blossom honey, and roasted grain.
Finish
Tender, sweet chocolate with orange zest.
House of Suntory Whisky
Suntory The Chita Whisky
Japanese Whisky