Hatozaki whisky

Hatozaki is a world blend whisky brand produced by the Kaikyo Distillery in Akashi, Japan. The brand combines spirits distilled on-site with imported mature malt and grain whiskies, creating light and delicate expressions finished in various cask types. Compare bottle formats and editions when reviewing offers.

The core range features Hatozaki Blended, aged in ex-bourbon and European oak barrels, and Hatozaki Pure Malt, a 100% malt blend matured in bourbon, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Higher-tier editions include the 12 Year Old finished in Japanese Umeshu liqueur casks. Because the recipe includes imported spirits, Hatozaki does not claim full Japanese domestic origin under JSLMA rules.

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Questions

What is the cheapest Hatozaki whisky?
The cheapest Hatozaki whisky is Hatozaki Japanese Blended Whisky (40% ABV, 70cl), at £37.50 from Master of Malt. That is £42.45 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Hatozaki Pure Malt (£49.00) and Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve (£62.00).
How much does Hatozaki whisky cost?
Hatozaki whisky costs from £37.50 to £79.94, with a median of £62.00 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish.
What is the oldest Hatozaki whisky you can buy?
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish, at 12 years old, from £79.94.
Is Hatozaki 100% Japanese whisky?
No. Hatozaki blends whiskies distilled in Japan with imported whiskies from Scotland and other countries. Under the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association labelling guidelines, it is classified as a world blend rather than a traditional domestic Japanese whisky.
Who makes Hatozaki whisky?
Hatozaki is blended and bottled by the Kaikyo Distillery, owned by the Yonezawa family in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture. The family has brewed sake since 1856 and established the Kaikyo distilling facility in 2017.