Ikawa

Japanese single malt from Ikawa in Shizuoka’s Southern Alps. Explore the Flora and Fauna releases, with bottle selection and advice from Casa de Vinos, Ikawa’s exclusive Australian importer.

Ikawa Japanese Whisky

Ikawa Distillery sits at roughly 1,200 metres above sea level in Shizuoka's Southern Alps. Juzan Co., Ltd. began whisky production there in November 2020, building the distillery story around its mountain setting, spring water and tightly controlled production.

A high-altitude distillery

Forest-filtered spring water and maturation in the Southern Alps provide a clear sense of place. The team uses temperature-controlled fermentation vessels to manage changing conditions, while the surrounding forest has also supplied Mizunara for cask making.

Read Ikawa: Making Whisky Close to the Sky for a closer look at the mountain setting, local forest and production choices behind the bottles.

Flora and Fauna

Ikawa's Dessin Series offers two ways to explore the distillery. Flora presents unpeated single malt, while Fauna introduces peated spirit. Compare each release's strength, cask composition and tasting notes to find the style that appeals to you.

If you are choosing between editions, look beyond the release year. The balance of fruit, oak, texture and smoke offers a more useful starting point than assuming a later release will suit you better.

Choosing Ikawa at Casa de Vinos

Casa de Vinos is Ikawa's exclusive Australian importer. We work directly with the producer and can help you understand the differences between releases. Tell us what you enjoy drinking, whether you are trying Ikawa for the first time or choosing another bottle from the distillery.

For more producers and styles, browse our Japanese whisky collection.

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