Helios
ヘリオス蒸溜所
Okinawa, Japan·est. 1961·active·Helios Shuzo
Okinawa subtropical maturationTropical, rum-inflected long-aged maltHelios ShuzoVisitor centre
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Prestige
66/100
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The Story
Founded in 1961 as a rum maker in Nago, Helios pivoted to whisky in the 1980s and now matures single malt in humid Okinawan warehouses — producing a tropical, high-angel’s-share style unique in Japan.
Production
Still heating
indirect steam
Water
Yanbaru limestone spring water
Climate
Subtropical, marine
Maturation
Bourbon and ex-rum casks maturing in un-air-conditioned Okinawa warehouses; angel’s share can exceed 6% a year.
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