Suntory The Chita Whisky
(0.75l, 43%)
A shining gem of a Whisky from a hidden place.
Suntory virtually defines the beverage business in Japan. Founded in 1899 to import and distribute wine, they quickly branched out into their own products. Then, in 1923, they stepped into the nearly sacrilegious effort of distilling a Single Malt Whisky in Japan. Since then, Suntory has expanded through home grown brands and the acquisition of established business around the world. They produce dozens of whiskeys, beers, liqueurs, and soft drinks that span the globe.
Suntory owns and operates dozens of distilleries. But the Chita Distillery is perhaps their most secretive. We do know a few things though. It is their “grain” distillery — meaning that it is used for making whole grain (non-malted) spirits from wheat, rye, and some barley. We also know that nearly all of its production goes into Suntory blends — especially some of their higher-priced, premium offerings. But Suntory The Chita Single Grain Whisky is the first stand-alone Whisky that reflects the true nature of this hidden, exotic place. And it is a savory, sweet, and lovely place indeed.
Smartass Corner:
Suntory really tries to keep this distillery away from public view. In fact, it was reported that when a local Whisky blogger in Japan was making a map of all the distilleries in Japan, an executive at Suntory called and asked him to keep Chita off the map.
Suntory virtually defines the beverage business in Japan. Founded in 1899 to import and distribute wine, they quickly branched out into their own products. Then, in 1923, they stepped into the nearly sacrilegious effort of distilling a Single Malt Whisky in Japan. Since then, Suntory has expanded through home grown brands and the acquisition of established business around the world. They produce dozens of whiskeys, beers, liqueurs, and soft drinks that span the globe.
Suntory owns and operates dozens of distilleries. But the Chita Distillery is perhaps their most secretive. We do know a few things though. It is their “grain” distillery — meaning that it is used for making whole grain (non-malted) spirits from wheat, rye, and some barley. We also know that nearly all of its production goes into Suntory blends — especially some of their higher-priced, premium offerings. But Suntory The Chita Single Grain Whisky is the first stand-alone Whisky that reflects the true nature of this hidden, exotic place. And it is a savory, sweet, and lovely place indeed.
Smartass Corner:
Suntory really tries to keep this distillery away from public view. In fact, it was reported that when a local Whisky blogger in Japan was making a map of all the distilleries in Japan, an executive at Suntory called and asked him to keep Chita off the map.
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Category
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StyleSingle Grain Japanese Whisky
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RegionAichi Prefecture
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CountryJapan
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Alcohol43%
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DistilleryChita Distillery
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AgeNAS
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
mango
grain
honey
lemon
sweet
caramel
orange zest
grape
savoury
What does Suntory The Chita Whisky taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Suntory The Chita Whisky and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Suntory The Chita Whisky and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Smartass
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Corner
Japan is the second biggest producer of single malt Whisky in the world. Much to general surprise.
Tasting Notes
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.
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.
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Ratings & Reviews
Dan,
Great smooth whiskey. Perfect for sipping.
Chris,
Similar to Nikka Coffee Grain. Both are excellent grain whiskies with big, unique flavors.
Mike,
A new taste to whisky, love it.
Mark,
Mango, grains with a bright woody flavor. Best if sipped. Not my favorite , especially compared to Nikka Super Rare Old.
Brian,
Light and fresh. Mellow and smooth with complex flavors of honey, caramel, and citrus. Water tones down the citrus and in my case made it have a burnt s’mores flavor. Best neat.
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