Yuza Distillery
Kinryu Co., Ltd. opened its third whisky distillery in Yuza-machi, Yamagata Prefecture in 2018.
Yuza-cho is blessed with fresh, clean air and water from Mt. Chokai, which has been selected as one of the “100 best water towns” in Japan, and is suitable for making the highest quality whisky.
The pot stills used are made by Forsyth, and five fermentation tanks are made of Canadian bay pine. The process and aging methods are also based on Scottish methods, with young whisky not being casked, and only whisky that has been fully matured to the point of satisfaction is produced, focusing only on single malt whisky. Because it is a small distillery that cannot mass-produce whisky, we go to great lengths in every detail to produce the highest quality whisky with the utmost care and attention.
In mid-October 2024, YUZA Classical Blend, the first blended Japanese whisky from the Yuza distillery, will be released in limited quantities.
All of the malt and grain are domestically produced. The malt ratio is over 60%, and the key malt is made from original Mizunara oak barrels, creating a classical and luxurious blend.
We hope you enjoy the unique blend of malts and grains from the Yuza Distillery.
Aroma and Taste Characteristics
The aroma is complex and gorgeous, with a fresh, forest-like aroma overlaid with the sweetness of vanilla and honey. The smooth, fruity taste leads to a long, lingering finish.
Reference: New Product Information | Yuza Distillery (yuza-disty.jp)
At “BAR Shinkai”, it is available in small quantities such as 45ml: 3,300 yen, 30ml: 2,200 yen, and 15ml: 1,100 yen per glass.
For more information on the YUZA Classical Blend please see this article.
For a full list of BARShinkai’s whisky menu, click here.
