Suntory Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky [700ML]

Shinjiro Torii at the age of 20 had a dream to “create an original Japanese spirit blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and ‘monozukuri’ craftsmanship: a relentless pursuit for perfection, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality.” He then founded the House of Suntory in 1899 to pursue his dream.

In 1972, Keizo Saji—Suntory’s second Master Blender—took a momentous step forward in pursuing Shinjiro Torii’s vision for diverse and truly Japanese whiskies blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Keizo built a distillery dedicated to creating the highest-quality Japanese grain whisky, on the misty, calm shores of Chita Peninsula.

Suntory’s Chita distillery creates three types of grain whisky from corn, clean, medium and heavy as opposed to most distilleries which only produce the heavy type. Chita grain whiskies incredible range of flavours are contributed by ageing in the unique climate and natural conditions of Omi and Hakushu.

Suntory Single Grain Whisky Chita, born in September 2015, is completely different from the ordinary grain whiskies used in blended whisky. To imbue greater complexity and depth of flavour, Shinji Fukuyo chose to age Chita grain whisky in wine and Spanish Oak casks, in addition to American White Oak. The result is a milder, smoother grain whisky with unparalleled sophistication and a clean, clear finish.

Due to their exceptional smoothness and balance, Chita grain whiskies have traditionally been used as the “dashi” or broth that enhances the harmony in Suntory’s renowned blended whiskies and is bottled at 43% ABV.

TO THE EYE

Bright Gold.

TO THE NOSE

Crème brûlée, cardamom, acacia honey, blossoming rose.

TO THE PALATE

Mild and smooth, a hint of mint, deep honey.

TO THE END

Clean and clear, spiced oak with subtle bittersweet notes.