“A new, reasonably priced Japanese whisky is a welcome sight, especially one that’s completely distilled and aged in Japan. This is a young and fairly light whisky, with a distinct cereal note coming through on the finish. Upfront it’s a bit fruitier, with suggestions of pear, banana, and creme brulee, plus a bit of elderflower. A pleasantly sweet contribution from the bourbon barrels makes this an easily enjoyable blend.” – Distiller.com Review
The people & the environment are the heart & the soul of our brand.
America, meet Tenjaku.
The Home of Tenjaku
Tenjaku is created in the city of Fuefuki, located in the eastern part of the Kofu Basin in Yamanashi Prefecture. This fertile land encircled by soaring peaks, with the Chichibu mountains rising to the north and the Misaka range to the south, is renowned as Japan’s top peach and grape-producing region. Looking towards Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps, it is a place blessed with boundless nature, with verdant forests, beautiful orchards, hot springs, and crystal clear streams.
About us
The Japanese characters for the skylark (hibari), the much-loved herald of spring in the East and West, and for this masterfully blended whisky.
Like the clear, exquisite song of a small bird, it features an agreeably pure, mellow flavour. Carefully selected unprocessed whiskies and pure, natural spring water are expertly blended to create this distinctive whisky. This was the vision of Tenjaku Master Blender, Kenji Watanabe.
A Craftman's Skill
Drawing together the individual characteristics of each unprocessed whisky for a harmonious, exquisitely balanced finish – our Master Blender, Kenji Watanabe has perfected this delicate blending technique that is unique to Japan. With countless tasting and smelling sessions, the important processes involved in creating a blend see sophisticated techniques employed by a craftsman who applies his past experience in creating whiskies and extensive knowledge of flavours and aromas cultivated through many years of winemaking.
