Kamui (Rishiri)
神威（利尻）蒸溜所
Hokkaido (Rishiri Island), Japan·est. 2023·active·Kamui Whisky K.K.
Rishiri Island terroirMaritime island malt, saline and mineralIndependentVisitor centre
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Prestige
65/100
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The Story
Japan’s northernmost whisky distillery, Kamui was founded by American-Japanese founder Casey Wahl on Rishiri Island in the Sea of Japan; the first spirit ran in 2023, targeting a maritime, terroir-driven single malt.
Production
Still heating
indirect steam
Water
Mt. Rishiri snowmelt aquifer
Climate
Sub-arctic maritime
Maturation
Bourbon, sherry and mizunara casks matured beside the Sea of Japan; strong salt-air influence expected.
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