“Uonuma,” a single-grain rice whisky produced by Hakkai Jozo.
Lottery registration has begun for the 2026 Limited Edition.
Hakkai Jozo currently operates two Distilleries the Fukasawahara Distillery in Niigata and the Niseko Distillery in Hokkaido.
Although it is a whisky made with rice and malt (※using malt in accordance with the definition of Japanese whisky), the rice content is higher, making it a whisky that is truly unique to Japan.
1. Hakkaisan Single Grain Uonuma 8 Years Rice Whisky 2026 LIMITED
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1-1. Product Information
A distinctive rice grain whisky made primarily from rice. It is produced using sake yeast and “Raiden-sama’s Clear Water”—the water that brings to life the pure flavor we seek—as the mash water.This is a rare whisky, virtually unparalleled in the world, made exclusively from base spirits produced through our own unique process based on traditional whisky-making methods and slowly aged for 8 years.For the 2026 LIMITED edition, we used barrels previously held by “Hakkaisan Authentic Rice Shochu, Oak Barrel Aged, Wind-Pollinated Flower.” The result is a whisky with a gentle harmony and a calm, lingering finish.
- Tasting Notes
- Color: Bright amber
- Aroma: An elegant, soft aroma of honey and brown sugar, following notes of ripe citrus
- Taste: Gentle sweetness derived from rice, a rich, marmalade-like flavor, and a harmonious balance of pleasant acidity and astringency
Source: Hakkaisan Single Grain Uonuma 8 Years Rice Whisky 2026 LIMITED | Hakkaisan
1-2. Product Specifications
Alcohol Content 52% Type Single Grain whisky Barrel Type Barrels previously used to age “Wind-Pollinated Flower,” an authentic rice shochu, in oak barrels Volume 700 ml Number of Bottles Limited Quantity Price 13,200 yen (tax included)
1-3. Lottery Website
This product will be sold via a lottery on the official website.
[2026 1st Lottery Sale Application Schedule]
Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM
Application Deadline: By 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Winners Announced:Around Monday, July 27, 2026 *Winnerswill be notified via email in order of selection.[How to Apply for the Lottery Sale]
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2. Hakkai Jozo, Fukasawahara Distillery
The Fukasawahara Distillery, operated by Hakkai Jozo—known for its “Hakkai-san” sake—is located within “Uonumano-Sato,” a leisure facility featuring various restaurants, museums, cafes, and more.
In 2005, the facility began producing shochu under the name “Fukasawahara Kura,” and after obtaining a whisky production license in April 2016, it has continued to produce grain whisky made from rice ever since.
The company also operates the Niseko Distillery, making it one of the few distillers—even among the growing number of craft distilleries in recent years—to own two distilleries.
It began producing rice whisky in 2016, usingthe same“Raiden-sama’s Clear Water”as its Hakkaisan sake to achieve a pure flavor. This water, born from abundant snow, is clear and soft.
Sake yeast is used in the mashing process, resulting in a truly unique whisky that is a hallmark of Hakkaisan, a company with a long history of working with rice.
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| Location | 343-9 Nagamori, Minamiuonuma-City, Niigata Prefecture 949-7112 |
| Access to the Distillery | 10 minutes by taxi from Itsukamachi Station on the JR Joetsu Line |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Official Website | Uonumano-Sato |
| Tours |
No tours available |
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