Questions of a Bartender to a Whisky Blender

Series 1 : What is the Deciding Factor in Making Whisky?

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The Journey of Casks: From Single Malt to Blended Whisky

A Cask is Not Just Inventory — It Holds a Dream

A whisky cask is more than just stock; it is filled with dreams. When whisky is first laid down, it isn’t predetermined whether it will become part of a single malt or a blended whisky. Instead, each individual cask is carefully monitored and evaluated over time.

This is the role—and the responsibility—of the blender: to preserve the quality and consistency of each product while continuously assessing the character of every cask. Some spirits may reveal new potential and become the foundation of a completely new expression. Others may be deemed ideal for existing flagship blends.

Whisky is a constant process of discovery—always evolving, always envisioned with the future in mind.

Location

Bar Keller (Kyoto)