Suntory Whisky : Chita Single Grain

Characteristics and tasting advice for The Chita Single Grain by Suntory Whisky

Tasting

Nose
Mint and honey unfold on a broad, rich nose.

Palate
A smooth, silky texture revealing a hint of mint and a deep honey character. The fruity, light, delicately oaked profile delivers a velvety experience with notes of crème brûlée, cardamom and acacia honey. On the finish, spicy oak comes through with subtle bittersweet accents, leading to a long, clean finish.

Pairings and tasting moments

The Chita Single Grain is best enjoyed at room temperature, neat or with a few ice cubes, to make the most of its complex aromatic range.

A Japanese single grain with velvety softness and great aromatic complexity

Suntory Whisky, a pioneer of Japanese whisky since 1899

Founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii in Osaka, Suntory established itself as the pioneer of Japanese whisky. In 1923, Torii founded Yamazaki, Japan’s first malt whisky distillery near Kyoto, followed by Hakushu in 1973 in the Southern Alps and Chita in 1972. Owned by the Suntory Group, which acquired Beam in 2014, the House perpetuates a philosophy of Japanese craftsmanship rooted in harmony with nature and mastery of blending. Its pure waters and blending expertise set its creations apart, from the historic Kakubin to the Yamazaki and Hakushu single malts, and the prestigious Hibiki blend. Suntory Whisky has embodied the excellence of Japanese whisky for a century.

The Chita Single Grain, Suntory’s first single grain

The Chita Single Grain is the first single grain produced by Suntory. Nicknamed “the serenity of Japanese whisky,” it comes from the Chita distillery, founded in 1972 on the peninsula of the same name near Kyoto and dedicated exclusively to grain whisky distillation.

Building on 40 years of excellence in the distillation of Japanese grain whiskies, the master blenders at House of Suntory created this Japanese whisky from a subtle blend of three types of distillate. These distillates were aged in bourbon, sherry and wine casks, offering remarkable complexity. Aging in Spanish oak, American white oak and wine casks adds additional aromatic layers, resulting in a softer, smoother grain whisky. Honey and mint aromas create a sweet, velvety taste, while spicy oak provides a crisp, clean finish.