Suntory The Chita is a single grain Japanese whisky of extraordinary serenity and sophistication — described by House of Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo as the “serenity of Japanese whisky.” Like the misty, calm seas of the Chita Peninsula on a day of elegant stillness, this airy, mild, and smooth whisky has a presence that is unmistakably serene. Aged in American White Oak, wine casks, and Spanish Oak to imbue greater complexity and depth of flavour, The Chita is a single grain whisky of unparalleled sophistication and a clean, clear finish — the culmination of over 50 years of grain whisky innovation at the Chita Distillery.
“There is a quiet confidence and tenderness in our grain whiskies. These qualities allow them to be their own heroes, whether in a blend or featured as a single grain whisky.”
— Shinji Fukuyo, Chief Blender, House of Suntory
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Bright gold — the luminous, inviting colour of a Japanese single grain whisky aged in American White Oak, wine casks, and Spanish Oak, with the clarity and brilliance that the Chita Distillery’s meticulous distillation process delivers.
Aroma
Crème brûlée, cardamom, acacia honey, and blossoming rose — a nose of delicate elegance and genuine complexity, with the serene, airy character that defines The Chita and sets it apart from any other grain whisky in the world.
Palate
Mild and smooth with a hint of mint and deep honey — the hallmark of a Chita grain whisky aged across three cask types, delivering a palate of unparalleled sophistication and the quiet confidence that Shinji Fukuyo describes as the soul of Japanese grain whisky.
Pairs With
The Chita is best enjoyed in a Highball — whisky over ice with chilled sparkling water — to allow its serene, airy character to shine. Equally rewarding neat or on the rocks, and a natural companion for sushi, sashimi, light Japanese cuisine, and delicate seafood.
