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The richly individualistic raw materials become one in the hands of the blender and are transformed into a unique whisky. The result of the blender’s quest and innovation is Chita, a Suntory whisky made entirely from grain.

Making Chita Whisky

The Chita Distillery, located on the Chita Peninsula overlooking Ise Bay, is a grain whiskey distillery established by the Suntory Group in collaboration with the Zen-Noh Group, and is one of the three domestic whiskey distilleries of the Suntory Group, along with the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries for malt whiskey. Here, corn-based grain whiskey has been supported. The Chita Distillery uses continuous distillation to produce three types of grain whiskey: clean, medium and heavy, which is unique in the world.

Tasting Notes

Light taste, with a hint of fragrance

Suntory Whiskey Chita has a light taste and a slightly sweet aroma, which makes it a perfect match for a variety of foods including Japanese cuisine. The charm of Suntory Whisky Chita blossoms with a highball. The name of the highball is “Kazekaru Highball”. While retaining a definite sense of maturity, the drink is as light as the wind. Its fresh and gentle aroma and subtle sweetness enhance the umami. Its sweetness and taste make it a popular choice among women.

Our Take

The charm of “Chita” is that it has a lightness like the wind, yet you can still enjoy the delicate aroma typical of whiskey.
When poured into a glass, the aroma is pure and sweet oak. It is smooth and sweet on the palate, and leaves a clean, slightly sweet aftertaste. It can be enjoyed with water, but a highball is recommended. When mixed with soda, the delicate blend of this whisky comes through in a pleasant way.

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