Niigata Kameda Distillery
The distillery was built on the premises of the main factory of Otani Co.
The Niigata Kameda Distillery is the first company in Niigata Prefecture to produce authentic Japanese whisky, where the raw material, barley, is germinated to distillation.
The distillation machine is made by Forsyth in Scotland, and the fermentation tanks used to ferment the wort were initially made of stainless steel or wood, but now appear to have been replaced with wooden vats. Production capacity is 30,000 liters per year.
Imported malt from Scotland is used, but currently barley grown in the prefecture is used for brewing. In addition to pot stills, the distillery also has a column still, and is considering the production of rice whisky using rice produced in the prefecture, as well as rum.
Maturing is done in a special container, which has the effect of warm maturation? The taste is very rich despite being a new pot, and it has attracted attention, winning the world’s highest award in the New Make &Young Spirits New Make category at the WWA, 2023.
OHTANI WHISKY Niigata Kameda zodiac sign series [Pisces] is a single malt whisky made from 100% malt distilled at the Niigata Kameda distillery.
This is our first official release that meets the definition of Japanese whisky.
It is based on the original spirit aged in First Fill Bourbon casks, with accents from several casks, including Sherry casks.
In addition to the characteristic sweetness of First Fill Bourbon cask-aged whiskey, it has a subtle aroma of ripe fruit-like sweetness and sourness, and you will enjoy the long, gentle, and ever-changing aftertaste that is characteristic of Niigata Kameda Distillery.
Reference: Niigata Kameda Distillery official website
At “BAR SHINKAI”, a glass of 45ml: 2,970 yen, 30ml: 1,980 yen, 15ml: 990 yen.
For more information on the OTANI whisky Zodiac sign series “Pisces” please see this article.
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