Komoro
ActiveChubu · Komoro, Nagano Prefecture · Est. 2023 · Karuizawa Distillers Inc. (Koji & Yoshie Shimaoka) (Karuizawa Distillers Inc.)
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About
Japan's most anticipated new distillery, located at the foot of Mount Asama at 910m elevation in Nagano Prefecture. Founded by hotel owners Koji and Yoshie Shimaoka who dream of reviving whisky-making in the Karuizawa region. Master distiller Ian Chang (formerly of Kavalan, Taiwan). State-of-the-art facility designed by architect Akiri Sogo. Hosted the first World Whisky Forum in Asia (February 2024). A second distillery, Furaliss, is planned for Furano, Hokkaido (2028 opening, 8 Forsyths stills, 2M LPA capacity). Despite the Karuizawa Distillers name, the company has no connection to the legendary closed Karuizawa distillery.
Production Details
Owner
Karuizawa Distillers Inc. (Koji & Yoshie Shimaoka)
Parent Company
Karuizawa Distillers Inc.
Status
Active
Founded
2023
Still Type
Pot
Stills
2
Capacity
0.4M LPA
Water Source
Mount Asama snowmelt springs
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