Japan
📍 Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Nestled between mountains, forests and rivers, Shizuoka benefits from crystal-clear meltwater from the Japanese Alps — ideal for whisky production.
🕰️ History and Legacy
Founded in 2016 by Gaiaflow, a Japanese importer of Scotch whisky, the distillery uses equipment from the legendary Karuizawa Distillery, creating a unique bridge between the past and future of Japanese whisky.
⚗️ Production and Philosophy
Shizuoka has two stillhouses: one heated by steam, the other by wood fire—a rare occurrence. They use Japanese and Scottish barley, local oak barrels, and innovative fermentation techniques.
🍯 Flavor Profile and Style
Elegant and complex, with notes of apple, pear, honey, light smoke and spices.
🌟 Special Bottlings or Collaborations
Known from Prologue K, Contact S, and Pot Still W.
💎 Why this distillery is special
A masterful fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and Scottish tradition — pure, modern and refined.
