What To Drink In 2023: Uniquely Japanese Craft Vodka

What To Drink In 2023: Uniquely Japanese Craft Vodka

Japanese spirits are celebrating their new era these days. And now, new craft vodka brands are showing up in the domestic market and just like the other spirits, they feature original Japanese characteristics. Generally speaking, vodka is made through multiple distillations to increase its purity and smoothness. As a result, the spirit becomes flavor-neutral, which is ideal for being a part of a cocktail. However, some vodka producers choose to reduce the number of distillations to keep the flavor of the ingredients alive. The new Japanese vodka brands tend to focus on this ingredient-centered approach. Here are some of these Japanese-style craft vodka you may want to try in 2023. Ali Elsamni, founder and CEO of the brand's maker ADIATE Co. Ltd, grew up in Japan with his parents from Japan and Egypt. Embracing the rich Japanese heritage, he partners with a 100-year-old sake brewery in Fukui Prefecture to produce the vodka. So it makes sense that Keys & Bricks' base grain is Yamadanishiki, super-premium rice used to make sake, and the vodka's taste reflects the roundness and sweetness of the delicate rice. In addition to the plain version, Keys & Bricks offers five flavored products: Mango, Lemon, Shiso (Japanese