Kissui

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Kissui
Kissui Vodka 750 mL bottle
TypeVodka
ManufacturerTakara Shuzo
Country of origin Japan
Introduced2006 in United States
Alcohol by volume 40.0%
Proof (US)80
Related productsList of vodkas

Kissui (生粋, lit.'absolutely pure') is a brand of vodka from Japan. In 2007, it was the only Japanese vodka available in the US. Kissui is distilled and bottled by Takara Shuzo in Kyoto, Japan.[1][2] It is distilled from rice,[3] then it's blended with natural spring water from Fushimi, Kyoto.

Reception[edit]

  1. ^ Mafit, Dillon (9 March 2018). "Japanese Vodka to Drink Now". Thrillist. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ Momosé, Julia (9 November 2021). The Way of the Cocktail: Japanese Traditions, Techniques, and Recipes. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-593-13538-9.
  3. ^ "The Ultimate Guide to the Vodka - All The Types and Flavors". UrbanMatter. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2024.