Stories of the Creators
"Visionaries Behind the Innovation"
The Birth of FineSpirits
"FineSpirits Rainmaker Pickney" represents a landmark collaboration between two distinguished entities: FineSpirits, the boutique bottling company founded by Mr. Oshima, and Tenjinmura Distillery in Ehime Prefecture, the masterful producer behind this exceptional creation.
Mr. Oshima brings invaluable expertise from his tenure at the internationally acclaimed Chichibu Distillery, and this profound knowledge has been thoughtfully channeled into this groundbreaking endeavor. The name "Rainmaker" itself carries profound significance, symbolizing the bringer of success, prosperity, and transformative new beginnings.
Tenjinmura Distillery's Innovation
Ms. Akiko Kameoka, the visionary founder of Tenjinmura Distillery, possesses deep roots in Japan's traditional brewing heritage, having honed her craft at her family's historic sake brewery, "Chiyo no Kame Shuzo," established in 1716.
Her ambitious vision is to create "the world's first rum" of its kind and elevate her modest rural distillery to the global stage. Most notably, her innovative approach employs sake yeast, with fermentation periods extending 2-3 weeks—significantly longer than conventional rum production—contributing to a remarkably rich and complex flavor profile that sets this spirit apart.
The Sake Yeast Revolution
The most revolutionary element of this exceptional spirit lies in the utilization of sake yeast. This unconventional choice in rum production creates distinctive aromatic notes reminiscent of banana and melon, while achieving a unique flavor profile that evokes the refined character of premium sake.
This bold technical innovation enables us to offer discerning spirits enthusiasts worldwide an entirely unprecedented experience. It represents not merely a flavor innovation, but serves as a cultural bridge, connecting the heritage of Japanese brewing with the global appreciation for exceptional spirits.