Haku VodkaDistilled from 100% Japanese White Rice. Contrary to what the West may perceive, Japanese white rice is never considered as a "staple" as a Japanese meal, but respected as a luxury. Milled and polished to perfection, white rice is revered for its mild and subtly sweet flavor. An additional part of Hakus unique creation is Suntory's proprietary bamboo charcoal filtration. Like a sponge, the charcoal absorbs the impurities present in the distillate,