Kissui (生粋, lit.'absolutely pure') is a brand of vodka from Japan. In 2007, it was the only Japanese vodka available in the US. Kissui is distilled and bottled by Takara Shuzo in Kyoto, Japan.[1][2] It is distilled from rice,[3] then it's blended with natural spring water from Fushimi, Kyoto.

Kissui
Kissui Vodka 750 mL bottle
TypeVodka
ManufacturerTakara Shuzo
Country of origin Japan
Introduced2006 in United States
Alcohol by volume 40.0%
Proof (US)80
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Reception

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  1. ^ Mafit, Dillon (9 March 2018). "Japanese Vodka to Drink Now". Thrillist. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ Momosé, Julia (9 November 2021). The Way of the Cocktail: Japanese Traditions, Techniques, and Recipes. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-593-13538-9.
  3. ^ "The Ultimate Guide to the Vodka - All The Types and Flavors". UrbanMatter. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2024.