KUJIRA

Kujira whisky is rice-based and aged in Okinawa, where the island's heat speeds up maturation so even the younger pours come out rounded and full. From the easy-drinking Inari to the rare 33YO, with free shipping on orders over $350.

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Why Kujira whisky stands out

Made differently, tastes different

Most whisky starts with malted barley. Kujira starts with Indica rice and black koji, the same base used for Awamori, Okinawa's native spirit. That's where the fuller body and deeper amber colour come from. If your shelf is full of the usual single malts, this is the bottle that actually breaks the pattern.

Faster aging, fuller flavour

The subtropical climate pushes maturation faster than cooler whisky regions, so the 5YO already drinks rounded instead of raw. Each bottle ages through sherry, bourbon and virgin white oak casks, and the deeper you go in the range, the richer it gets. Inari and Kyojin pour light and easy. The 10YO and 15YO bring oak and dried fruit. The 25YO and 33YO are slow sippers, the kind you save for the right night.

Shop the full Kujira whisky range in Singapore

Shinano Singapore carries the full lineup, Inari, Kyojin, 5YO, 10YO, 15YO, 25YO, 33YO, plus a 10YO gift set. Orders over $350 ship free. New to the range? Start with the Inari or Kyojin, or grab the 10YO gift set if you want to taste a few ages side by side.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kujira whisky made from?

Rice, not barley. Kujira is distilled from 100% Indica rice and fermented with black koji, which gives it a fuller body and a flavour you won't get from a standard malt.
Where is Kujira whisky made?

Okinawa, Japan, at Masahiro Distillery, founded in 1883.
What is Ryukyu whisky?

The category name for rice-based whisky made in Okinawa, drawing on the same methods used for Awamori. Kujira is the name most people know in this space.
How is it different from other Japanese whisky?

Most Japanese whisky is malt-based and aged in cooler regions. This one is rice-based and aged in Okinawa's heat, which speeds things up and changes the flavour.
Which one should I buy first? 

Inari or Kyojin if you want something easy to drink. The 10YO or 15YO if you want more depth.
Yes. The full range ships through Shinano Singapore, with free delivery on orders over $350.

A blended whisky tends to be the gentlest introduction, since it's built for mixing and won't overwhelm someone used to other spirits. The Shinobu Bourbon Based Blended Whisky is a common starting point for that reason, smooth enough to drink on its own but flexible enough for a highball.
Is Kujira Whisky a good gift?

The 10YO gift set is built for gifting, letting someone try a few ages at once. For a bigger occasion, the 25YO is a strong pick.