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C O M P A N Y
JAZZ KISSA A Sip of Culture in Japan
In the intricate tapestry of Japanese
Japanese
culture, where traditions intertwine
producing whisky for over a century,
seamlessly with modern influences,
but it was the legendary Masataka
one can find a unique subculture
Taketsuru, often referred to as the
that combines the exquisite art of
"Father of Japanese Whisky," who
whisky with the smooth harmonies
brought the Scottish art of whisky-
of
making to Japan.
jazz
music.
enchanting
Welcome
world
of
to
the
distilleries
have
been
Japanese
whisky and Jazz Kissas, a cultural
His passion and expertise laid the
phenomenon
foundation for what would become
that
is
much
more
than just sips and sounds.
a thriving industry.
The Japanese Whisky Renaissance.
Today,
brands
like
Yamazaki,
Hakushu, Nikka, and Chichibu have Japanese whisky has undergone a
garnered global recognition, winning
renaissance in recent years, earning
prestigious awards and enthusiasts'
international acclaim and standing
hearts alike.
shoulder to shoulder with its highly respected Scottish (Scotch Whisky), and
American counterparts. This
newfound global prominence is a testament
to
peerless
Japanese
craftsmanship, ultimate precision, and relentless pursuit of perfection, which
are
the
core
ingrained in the culture.
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