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Chita - Japanese Whisky
Size
70 cl
Price
€79.20 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Suntory's first Single Grain, The Chita, is developed at the distillery on the Chita Peninsula, near Kyoto. This distillery was built in 1972 by the 2nd Master Blender of Keizo Saji-Suntory. It is exclusively dedicated to the distillation of grain whisky It is a high quality whisky made from its blend of 3 distillates and different grain whiskies (mainly corn-based). These whiskies benefited from aging in casks containing in the past wine, Bourbon and Sherry. It is a light whisky with subtle notes of mint, honey and spices. It has a fruity, spicy and woody profile.
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Provenance
- Type
- Whisky
- Producer
- The House of Suntory
- Country
- Japan
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- 43%
- Size
- 70cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 18° - 20° C
- Drinking window
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this whisky
Indulge in the unique character of Suntory - Chita - Japanese Whisky by Suntory. This Whisky wine/spirit is a testament to the craftsmanship and heritage of its makers, offering a taste experience that is both rich and nuanced. Enjoy its distinct flavors and aromas, a true celebration of its origins.
Chita Sour Silk
Chita Sour Silk is a shaken cocktail made with Chita - Japanese Whisky, served in a coupe.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Cubes
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
Ingredients
- 45 ml Chita Japanese Whisky
- 30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 22.5 ml Honey Syrup (1:1 honey and water) 1 Egg White
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Chita Japanese Whisky, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and egg white.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to create a frothy texture.
- Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve
Coupe glass
Garnish with a lemon twist, placed gently on the surface of the drink.
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Producer
The House of Suntory
The history of Japanese whisky is the history of Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory. In 1923, Shinjiro Torii envisioned a whisky filled with the essence of Japanese nature and hand-crafted by artisans through a patient…
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