Hatozaki
Finest Blended
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Japanese
Hatozaki is from Kaikyo Distillery, Japan which started as the Akashi Sake Brewery in 1856. The owners, the Yonezawa family, started distilling in 1917. To celebrate 100 years of distilling, they brought new copper pot stills from Forsyths in Rothes, Scotland. Inspired by the esteemed gin and whisky stillhouses of the United Kingdom, the Kaikyo Distillery plays a pivotal role in Japan's dynamic spirit-making culture. This distillery blends traditional British...
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Hatozaki is from Kaikyo Distillery, Japan which started as the Akashi Sake Brewery in 1856. The owners, the Yonezawa family, started distilling in 1917. To celebrate 100 years of distilling, they brought new copper pot stills from Forsyths in Rothes, Scotland.
Inspired by the esteemed gin and whisky stillhouses of the United Kingdom, the Kaikyo Distillery plays a pivotal role in Japan's dynamic spirit-making culture. This distillery blends traditional British techniques with innovative approaches, creating a unique fusion that pays homage to global influences. With a commitment to both heritage and modernity, Kaikyo Distillery is a significant contributor to the evolving landscape of premium spirits. Adding a distinctive Japanese touch to the global narrative of excellence in distillation.
A wise choice for both highballs and straight pours, Hatozaki Finest Blended, with a minimum malt whisky content of 40%, has a delicate roundness with a rich backbone of malt whisky. Offering cereal notes and a gentle sweetness, aged for up to 12 years and created through a two-stage blending process.
Unpeated, delicate and floral. It offers a balanced feel in the mouth, with an aromatic palate and floral notes. The style is elegant and light, carrying significant depth from the malted barley.
Inspired by the esteemed gin and whisky stillhouses of the United Kingdom, the Kaikyo Distillery plays a pivotal role in Japan's dynamic spirit-making culture. This distillery blends traditional British techniques with innovative approaches, creating a unique fusion that pays homage to global influences. With a commitment to both heritage and modernity, Kaikyo Distillery is a significant contributor to the evolving landscape of premium spirits. Adding a distinctive Japanese touch to the global narrative of excellence in distillation.
A wise choice for both highballs and straight pours, Hatozaki Finest Blended, with a minimum malt whisky content of 40%, has a delicate roundness with a rich backbone of malt whisky. Offering cereal notes and a gentle sweetness, aged for up to 12 years and created through a two-stage blending process.
Unpeated, delicate and floral. It offers a balanced feel in the mouth, with an aromatic palate and floral notes. The style is elegant and light, carrying significant depth from the malted barley.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig