{"product_id":"haku-yuzu-flavored-vodka-japan","title":"Suntory 'Haku Yuzu' Vodka, Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh yuzu, citrus peel, and delicate floral notes open with vivid aromatic lift over Haku’s smooth rice-driven texture. Haku Yuzu Flavored Vodka brings Japan’s distinctive yuzu citrus together with vodka distilled from Japanese white rice, creating Haku’s first permanent flavored expression while preserving the clarity and silky character of the original spirit. The combination reflects the House of Suntory philosophy of balancing Japanese ingredients, established technique, and contemporary innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese white rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuzu citrus and all-natural ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese white rice fermented with rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot and column stills used in the Haku vodka production process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initial pot distillation followed by a second distillation using two different processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haku vodka undergoes proprietary bamboo-charcoal filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh yuzu immediately lifts the aromatics with bright citrus, delicate floral tones, and a refreshing zestiness. The palate layers subtle yuzu over the smooth, refined richness of Haku’s rice-based vodka, retaining a silky texture while introducing lively citrus definition. Tart fruit and a gentle citrus-peel bitterness add dimension without overwhelming the underlying spirit, carrying into a clean, vibrant finish where yuzu freshness and Haku’s characteristic softness remain in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition 2025, 96 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe House of Suntory traces its roots to founder Shinjiro Torii and a Japanese spirits tradition shaped by more than a century of experimentation and craftsmanship. Haku extends that philosophy into vodka through the use of Japanese white rice, rice koji fermentation, specialized distillation, and bamboo-charcoal filtration. The rice spirit begins its production in Kagoshima, an area with a longstanding tradition of rice-spirit making, before blending and filtration in Osaka. Introduced in 2025, Haku Yuzu became the first permanent flavored expression in the Haku range, bringing Japanese yuzu into the established rice-vodka framework while maintaining the brand’s emphasis on clarity, texture, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled at approximately 6 to 10 degrees Celsius in a small vodka or tasting glass to emphasize its bright yuzu aromatics and silky texture. Enjoy neat, over ice, or lengthened with chilled soda water for a clean citrus-led highball. Its yuzu character also suits a Yuzu Drop, Cosmopolitan, Martini variation, or other citrus-driven vodka cocktails. Pair with sashimi, sushi, ceviche, grilled prawns, tempura, fresh oysters, or lightly seasoned vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS (Southern Glazer's)","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":42397742858295,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Suntory_Haku_Yuzu_Vodka_Japan.png?v=1787102528","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/haku-yuzu-flavored-vodka-japan","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}