Osumi Distillery

Osumi: Where Innovation Flourishes

At Suntory, the artisans of the House are committed to selecting the best ingredients, and elaborating on complex and innovative making techniques to create spirits of unrivaled quality and unique Japanese character. It is the signature of the House of Suntory‘s “Monozukuri” craftsmanship. Osumi Distillery is a new iteration of that philosophy, and inherits Shinjiro Torii’s vision of challenge and quest of excellence.

Spirits Making at Osumi

First, the white rice is fermented with “rice koji” to create a mash. The mash is then distilled through pot stills to create a rice spirit. This process takes place in Kagoshima, in Kyushu, a region historically famous for its rice spirit making know-how.

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Long flat strips of black charcoal for filtering spirits

Pitcher of clear Japanese spirits with charcoal filter

Man looking at beaker of clear Japanese spirits

Man smelling the aroma of clear Japanese spirits in a glass

Tall dark shoots of bamboo with sunlight shinning through at Osumi Distillery

Bottles of clear Japanese spirits ready for tasting and blending

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About House of Suntory

Founded in 1899, Shinjiro Torii built the House of Suntory with a singular vision: to craft quintessentially Japanese spirits that would suit the delicate palate of his people.

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