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Tsunuki (Hombo) distillery in Kagoshima, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan

Tsunuki (Hombo)

Southern Japan's Warm-Climate Whisky

Hombo Shuzo founded their second distillery in 2016, returning to the family's southern roots in Kagoshima. The warm climate creates rapid aging — 3-5 years in Tsunuki produces complexity comparable to much older Scottish whiskies.

Est. 2016 Kagoshima, Japan Official Website
Founded
2016
Region
Tsunuki, Kagoshima
Owner
Hombo Shuzo (Mars Whisky)
Climate
Subtropical (rapid aging)

The Story

Founded 2016

The Tsunuki Style

Warm-climate Japanese single malt — tropical fruit, rich oak, and intense flavour from accelerated maturation in Kagoshima's subtropical heat.

Signature Notes

Tropical Fruit Rich Oak Vanilla Mango Spice Honey
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Mars Tsunuki The First

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