Hatozaki whisky - Japanese blended malt & more from Kaikyō
Hatozaki comes from the Kaikyō Distillery of the Akashi Sake Brewery in Akashi (Hyōgo), founded in 1856. The range includes blended malt, pure malt, rye editions and special bottlings - all natural, uncolored and unchill-filtered.
Region & Origin
The brand is produced in Akashi, not far from the Hatozaki lighthouse. The water is crystal clear, the grain carefully selected and the blends combine Japanese and Scottish distillery components.
Production & philosophy
Under Master Blender Kimio Yonezawa, complex whiskies are created with two stages of blending. They are matured in bourbon, sherry and Mizunara oak casks - often with cherry wood heads - to achieve depth and balance.
Varieties & Highlights
- Hatozaki Japanese Blended Whisky 40% Vol. 0,7l: Matured for up to 12 years, with malt notes, citrus and a slight smokiness - light, elegant but aromatically intense.
- Pure Malt Small Batch (46% ABV): 100% malt, matured for 5-6 years in bourbon, sherry and Mizunara casks - with fruit, honey, smoke and Mizunara tannins.
- Omakase Rye (42% ABV): Japanese rye blend with a new oak and mizunara finish - dry, spicy, with cereals and oak spice.
- Hatozaki 12 Years Old SMALL BATCH Umeshu Cask Finish 46% Vol. 0,7l in Giftbox: 12 years in American oak, 6 months in Umeshu casks - with yellow plum, honey, pear and malt.
- Triple Cask Reserve Pure Malt: Blended malt with bourbon, sherry and Mizunara/Miyazaki Oak finish - complex, round and multi-layered.
Taste impression
- Nose & palate: Malty aromas with cereal, citrus, white pepper and floral notes.
- Texture: Medium to creamy, smooth and silky.
- Finish: Spicy, slightly smoky, with Mizunara oak tannins and dry minerality.
Enjoyment tips
Enjoy Hatozaki neat, on ice or as a fine highball. The Omakase and Umeshu versions also go perfectly with spicy dishes, while the Pure Malt and Triple Cask offer complex moments of pleasure.
Conclusion
Hatozaki is a modern Japanese whisky with international appeal that impresses with its careful blending, high-quality casks and Japanese origin. Discover it now at delicando - a journey of discovery in every glass.
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