Hatozaki Japanese Pure Malt Japanese Whisky, 70 cl

In search of perfection

Master distiller and blender Kimio Yonezawa, 4th generation head of the company, extended his distilling experiences by exchanging knowledge and techniques with master distillers in Scotland. This has included reciprocal visits with the brewers and distillers of sister distillery, Torabhaig, on the Isle of Skye and the blenders and maturation team of the Mossburn Whisky Company.

Kaikyo Distillery

Kimio Yonezawa’s Vision

Kaikyo Distillery was created in 2017 by the Yonezawa to celebrate the centennial of their family business. The Yonezawa family have been making artisan Sake in Akashi City since 1856 and in 1917, started distilling Shochu. From one generation to the next, the family has kept their legacy alive by continuing to develop their spirits expertise. Today, Kimio Yonezawa, our Master Blender & Distiller, uses his experience and heritage to follow his dream to establish Kaikyo distillery.