Japanese Art Of Distilling..

[ken kata]

Well...

Had to have a relevant tittle..

 

A girl asked me to do a repair, and, in return, She gave me a gift.. A bottle of

"The Hakushu Japanese Whiskey"..

Label says:

Distilled at a single Distillery, using Malted Barley.

Aged 12 Years.

The Distillery surrounded by Forest at the Foot of the Southern Japanese Alps. 

HAKUSHI DISTILLERY

Produced and bottled by Suntory

 

Later, I find out, that pretty girl was the daughter of a friend, who was one of the leaders of the Japanese Sword Society, 

and is Ken Hawaii's Sensei. What a small world.. (or Island, being in Hawaii)    

I saw, this Whisky is of high quality.

Bottles are selling for several hundred dollars. wow..   

Thank you Ms. LH..

 

Thanks for viewing..

 Alton < aka Ken Kata  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TETSUGENDO]

Ken,

 

An interesting tale...."Six degrees of separation".  It's a small world indeed!

 

Cheers,

[vajo]

Haha, great story Ken 

Enjoy the bottle!

[ken kata]

Chris, I will enjoy sipping $$ Whiskey, from a Japanese Gunomi..

  I hardly drink, so, I will be a bit "Tipsy" , looking at my collection..

 

Steven, it's spookier than that...

I used to play a lot of 9 Ball.

Met Dave at the "Pool Room"..

Then, met him again at 24 hour fitness (Gym).

and.. to find out, he is the brother/son..

Talented Family, I must say.. All tops in their own ways..

 

Thanks for posting GUys

 

 

 

More about Hakushu: 

 

A perennial favorite and a must-try for anyone interested in discovering Japanese whisky. Hakushu is owned by Suntory, founders of the first Japanese distillery, Yamazaki. The original Hakushu distillery was built in 1973, with another distillery building called Hakushu Higashi (west) added in 1981. 

 

Hakushu 12yo has aroma of pears, crushed leafy bracken a hint of citrus. You can enjoy subtle smokiness and the sweet poached pears on the palate. -

 

 https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/2922/suntory-hakushu-12-year-old

[John A Stuart]

This is a case that is similar to how we view authenticity of swords. Nihonto, made traditionally, by a Japanese smith under license; or a non-traditionally made analogue made in China from powdered steel. Which is authentic? Obvious, eh? Single malt Japanese whiskey, mimicking Scotch whiskey, or Scotch whiskey made in Scotland under license. Champagne made in Champagne, France or wine from anywhere made using  the champagne method. Look at Bourbon, for the Americans; if not made in Kentucky, it can't be called bourbon, no matter how J. Daniels wishes otherwise. I know where I stand on this; 'water of life' or nothing. Of course this is moot if you are drinking for effect or drinking for taste. After a couple of shots of good Scotch whiskey, everything tastes like good scotch. John

[Grey Doffin]

More on the subject:  https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/best-whisky-in-the-world-prize-won-by-Japanese-malt-for-first-time-as-scottish-distilleries-lose-out-9835583.html

Grey

[ken kata]

"This is a case that is similar to how we view authenticity of swords. "

 

in another way, after watching so many episodes of Begin Japanology,

The Japanese try making lots of things the world offers, and, they see if they can do it, and, using "Japanese Sensibility".

and,  have been, in some cases, passing the world's leaders in those respected fields.

 

  " Muscat Bailey A "  Grapes? 

 

Grey, after reading that, what a waste that the Hakushu ended up with me..

Ripple wine is more of my level of "Connoisseurness"..  

Thanks for posting guys..

 

Alton