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Hatozaki

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Hatozaki is a Japanese whisky brand created and bottled in Japan at the Kaikyō Distillery (Akashi/Eigashima group). The range is based on blended malt/blended whisky using a double blending process and cask-finishing, including casks previously used for umeshu (plum liqueur).
Japanese whisky blended malt blended whisky cask-finished
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Producer range Hatozaki

Spirit categories

Japanese whisky blended malt blended whisky cask-finished

Representative products

Whisky Hatozaki 12Y Umeshu Cask 46% Cl.70 Whisky Hatozaki 12Y Umeshu Cask 46% Cl.70 - DAMAGED LABEL Whisky Hatozaki Kaikyo Blended 70cl Whisky Hatozaki Kaikyo Pure Malt 46% Cl.70 - Gift box Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve

Raw materials

malted barley other cereals (grain whisky)

Casks and ageing vessels

ex-bourbon ex-sherry umeshu casks (plum/ume) mizunara (Japanese oak)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Hatozaki expressions are produced via a two-stage blending procedure: selection of base malts and whiskies, assembly and subsequent finishing in selected casks (cask-finishing). Bottles are non-chill filtered and contain no added colorants.

Distillation

Distillation using pot stills (the craft facilities of Kaikyō Distillery); the brand is primarily based on blending and cask-finishing.

Ageing

Aging and finishing in various types of casks (ex-bourbon, ex-sherry) with umeshu cask finishes; some expressions are indicated up to 12 years.

Producer history Hatozaki

Hatozaki is a recent brand developed within Akashi's production ecosystem (Hyōgo) and takes its name from the historic Hatozaki lighthouse near the port of Akashi. Hatozaki releases were launched as a line of blended and blended-malt whiskies designed for modern consumption, with some aged expressions and specific finishes (e.g. Umeshu cask).

Production philosophy

Working Japanese tradition with modern techniques: carefully blended productions by a master blender/distiller to create whiskies suitable both for Highball service and for tasting, privileging naturalness (no added coloring, non-chill filtered).

Territory

Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture (Seto Inland Sea), Japan

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