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Fifty years after the construction of Yamazaki Distillery, Suntory’s second distillery was built amidst the deep forests of Mount Kaikomagatake in Japan’s southern Alps. Made exclusively from malted barley, which is milled and mashed with water sourced from the Ojira River and Jingu Rivers. It is fermented with a unique strain of yeast in wooden washbacks to take advantage of the distillery’s unique location, incorporating naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria and other microorganisms into the wash. After aging for a minimum of 18 years, it is brought to proof with pure Japanese spring water. Fruity aromas, with hints of orange, pear and dry smoke. Notes of pastries, baking spices, and honey buns dominate the palate, and lead to a finish accented by touches of smoke and cinnamon.
