Karuizawa Distillers has introduced plans to assemble a whisky distillery referred to as Furaliss in Furano Metropolis, Hokkaido, in partnership with Seibu Group and Furano metropolis itself.
Positioned within the coronary heart of Hokkaido, Furano is a rural metropolis surrounded by mountains and forests and Seibu Group operates the area’s main accommodations, ski resorts and golf programs.
Koji Shimaoka, CEO of Karuizawa Distillers, stated: “At our new distillery, we’re dedicated to profiting from the area’s pure blessings and cultural richness, whereas pursuing excellence in each whisky-making and the visitor expertise.”
Karuizawa Distillers was based in 2019 and opened its first distillery Komoro in 2023 earlier than asserting its newest undertaking as a consequence of open in 2028. The brand new facility will provide excursions and academic packages in addition to an on-site bar and store.
The distillery’s whisky manufacturing can be led and overseen by co-founder Ian Chang, who added: “My aim shouldn’t be merely to create a spot for whisky manufacturing, however to construct a logo of progress, rooted within the land of Furano. With deep respect for nature, I hope to supply each world-class whisky and unforgettable experiences right here.”
From left: Blue Incubation’s Takeo Harada and Taketoshi Kita, mayor of Furano metropolis, Seibu Holdings chair and CEO Takashi Goto, Karuizawa Distillers CEO Koji Shimaoka, co-founders Ian Chang and Yoshie Shimaoka.
