Founded in 1823, Fukano Distillery represents five generations of unwavering dedication in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Japan's pristine Kyushu island. Nestled among mountains renowned for crystalline water and untouched nature, fifth-generation distiller Shigeruriku Fukano crafts exceptional rice whisky using both malted and un-malted rice in traditional pot stills. These rare expressions represent the pinnacle of Japanese artisanal spirit production, with only a handful of casks bottled annually. The 2016 collection featured single new oak cask releases alongside a distinctive white label marrying sherry and new oak casks. While distilled, matured, and bottled entirely in Japan using local ingredients, this remarkable whisky is classified as a rice whisky for export markets rather than "Japanese Whisky" under current Japanese Spirits regulations—a distinction that underscores its unique character for global connoisseurs. Available exclusively in international markets, each bottle captures the essence of Hitoyoshi's terroir and the Fukano family's legacy.