Japanese Barrel-Aged Whisky Highball Starter 6-Pack
A 6-can highball starter pack pairing two well-known Japanese canned whisky highballs: 3 cans of Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball (Hyogo Prefecture) and 3 cans of Hitachino Highball (Ibaraki Prefecture). One leans smoky and sharp, the other malty and smooth — a great way for beginners to compare two very different highball styles over a weekend, at a reasonable price.
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1) Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball (神戸居留地 ハイボール) 340ml
Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball is a canned whisky highball made by Tominaga Boeki (富永貿易), based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. It blends barrel-aged whisky with clear-tasting spirits, then finishes with a sharp, strong carbonation.
- Aroma: Soft oak-barrel character with a hint of smoky peat
- Taste: Full-bodied at 7% ABV, kept clean and crisp thanks to the clear spirits and careful filtering
- Carbonation: Strong, sharp fizz with a crisp finish
- Alcohol Volume: 7%
- Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
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2) Hitachino Highball (常陸野ハイボール) 355ml
Hitachino Highball is a craft canned whisky highball made by Kiuchi Brewery (木内酒造) using 100% self-distilled whisky, finished with the clean spring water and soda of the Hitachino region. Malt and grain whisky aged in several different oak barrels are blended together, giving the can a rounded malt character with vanilla-like sweetness.
- Taste Profile: Rich malt aroma, vanilla-like sweetness, clean and crisp finish
- Alcohol Volume: 9%
- Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
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Quick Facts
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Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball |
Hitachino Highball |
| Cans included |
3 |
3 |
| Size |
340ml |
355ml |
| ABV |
7% |
9% |
| Base spirit |
Barrel-aged whisky blended with clear spirits |
100% Kiuchi Brewery self-distilled whisky |
| Maker |
Tominaga Boeki |
Kiuchi Brewery |
| Region |
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture |
Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Flavor notes |
Oak, smoky peat, sharp carbonation |
Malt, vanilla, clean finish |
FAQ
What's in this 6-pack?
Three 340ml cans of Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball and three 355ml cans of Hitachino Highball — two regional Japanese whisky highballs in one starter pack.
Is this a good starting point for whisky highball beginners?
Yes. The two cans offer contrasting styles — Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball is sharper and smokier at 7% ABV with strong carbonation, while Hitachino Highball is smoother and maltier at 9% ABV — making it easy to taste the difference and find your preference.
What's the difference between the two highballs?
Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball blends barrel-aged whisky with clear spirits for a crisp, peat-touched, strongly carbonated drink. Hitachino Highball is made entirely from Kiuchi Brewery's own barrel-aged malt and grain whisky, giving it a fuller malt and vanilla character.
Where are these whiskies made?
Kobe Kyoryuchi Highball is produced by Tominaga Boeki, headquartered in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Hitachino Highball is distilled by Kiuchi Brewery in Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
