Chita Single Grain Whisky - Japanese 100% Corn

Food & Drink

Review of Chita Whisky

Suntory's grain whisky, found at a Tokyo 7-Eleven

Suntory

Distillery

100%

Corn Grain

Highball

Best Serve

While in Tokyo, I came across a bottle of Suntory Chita Whisky at a local 7-Eleven and couldn't resist my curiosity. I'm already familiar with Suntory through their Yamazaki Single Malt, one of my longtime favorites—though it has since become everyone else's favorite too, driving prices up and availability down.

 

Tasting Notes

Profile & Character

Chita is made from 100% corn, giving it a noticeably sweet profile that leans closer to American bourbons like Maker's Mark or Wild Turkey. It's easy to drink, with no real bitterness or harsh burn, making it approachable even for casual whisky drinkers. That said, it lacks the depth and complexity I usually look for when sipping neat.

Best Serve

A Mixer at Heart

You can drink it straight, but at its price point, Chita really shines as a mixer. It's particularly well-suited for a Japanese highball, where its light, sweet character comes through clean and refreshing without trying to be something it's not.

Best enjoyed as a Japanese highball — its light, sweet corn character comes through clean and refreshing.

Suntory Chita · 100% corn grain whisky · Tokyo · best as a highball mixer