
dekantā is delighted to present the Kiyokawa Tsuchi. A limited single cask release of just 290 bottles from the Kiyokawa Distillery. Tsuchi is a celebration of its place of origin - the earth where the barley grows.
Matured in a first-fill Oloroso Sherry cask and bottled at Cask Strength, this whisky delivers an unforgettable tasting experience while paying homage to Kiyokawa's deep connection to the land and earth through it's thoughtfully crafted design.
Barley grown in the fields of Iiyama. Pure mountain spring water. Only 290 bottles.
The Earth is Where it all Begins
By using 100% of its own organic barley, Kiyokawa creates a whisky that is inseparable from the earth from which its core ingredient grows.
The earth provides the sustenance that gives the barley life and ultimately shapes the whisky’s character and flavor profile at the earliest stage.
From Soil to Spring
Then comes the water. Pure, pristine mountain spring water is what Kiyokawa makes its whisky with. Soil and spring, with nothing borrowed.
Bottled at cask strength from a first-fill Oloroso Sherry cask, Tsuchi carries the character of the place it came from. Just 290 bottles, made to be collected, and to be savoured.
Single ex-Oloroso cask & Storied Design
The bottle design depicts Kiyokawa Distillery at harvest time, capturing the landscape of Iiyama as the barley fields reach maturity.
It represents a defining moment in the distillery’s year, when the fruits of the earth are gathered and the land reveals its yield.
The washi paper label is adorned with silver foil and the bottle is finished with a stunning, green wax seal.
It's a tribute to Tsuchi, and to the soil that gives Kiyokawa whisky its beginning.
Secure Yours Today
This terroir driven expression is expected to be in high-demand, so take advantage of your Early Access and order online while stocks last.
Frequently asked questions
Kiyokawa Tsuchi — the questions we are asked most.
What is Kiyokawa Tsuchi?
A limited single cask release of just 290 bottles from Kiyokawa Distillery. Tsuchi means earth in Japanese. It is a celebration of the earth where the barley grows.
What cask is it matured in?
A first-fill Oloroso Sherry cask, bottled at Cask Strength. It is the first Kiyokawa release matured in an ex-Oloroso Sherry cask.
What is the ABV and size?
64% ABV in a 50cl bottle. Single malt.
What does farm-to-bottle mean?
Kiyokawa Distillery oversees everything from barley cultivation to bottling on site. Tsuchi is made using 100% of the distillery's own organic barley.
When does it ship, and from where?
Shipping will begin on November 6th. Every order ships direct from Japan.
Where does the water come from?
Kiyokawa uses pure mountain spring water. The distillery is in Iiyama, Nagano, surrounded by mountains.
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Roasted nuts
Raisin
Chocolate
Dried fig
On the Palate
Fruits
Light Oak
Peach
Spice
The Finish
Red fruit
Gingerbread
Cherry
Light Oak
About Kiyokawa Distillery
日本の蒸留酒
Japanese Spirits
ウイスキー樽


