Platinum World October 2023

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I N G O U D E

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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