Japanese Whisky Dictionary

2021.03.04

Ranking this month

– Ranking of popular articles accessed in the last one month
[Available at duty free stores only] Yamazaki Smokey Batch The First　Hakushu Japan’s Forest Bittersweet Edition is now on sale
10 recommended Japanese whiskies [at low price – up to 5,000 yen]
[Review] Single Malt Japanese Whisky Fuji
Whiskey Festival 2023 in TOKYO on December 2 and 3
[Review]Single Malt Komagatake 2023 Edition

News

– Latest News about Japanese Whisky
[To be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024] Whisky & Spirits Festival 2024 in Yokohama
The "Whisky Festival" has been held to date, specializing in Western liquors such as whisky and gin, but for the festival that will mark the start of 2024, the framework will be expanded to include "spirits from around the world". The festival will be held for the first time on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Pacifico Yokohama as "Whisky & Spirits Festival 2024 in Yokohama".
[To be held on February 19-21, 2024] Tickets for the World Whisky Forum are now on sale
[Limited quantity] ROYCE’ raw chocolate [Ao’s snacks] is now on sale
[Until November 28] Yokogawa Distillery Crowdfunding
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Release Information

– Get information on new product launches before anywhere else.
[November 27, 2023 Release] Single malt Eigashima QUARTET (Eigashima Shuzo)
Following the first "Single Malt Eigashima SEXTET" released in December 2022, the second "Single Malt Eigashima QUARTET" will begin shipping and selling sequentially at liquor stores nationwide and on the official EC site from November 27.
[Release in late November 2023] Shizuoka Pot Still K Pure Japanese Barley 2023 Edition (Shizuoka Distillery)
[November 24, 2023 release] Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS (Saburomaru Distillery)
[Late November 2023 release] Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu (Kenten Jitsugyo, Akkeshi Distillery)
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JWD Selected Recommendations

– Recommendations from our bartenders
[2023 Edition] The 10 Best Japanese Whiskies to Give for Father’s Day
From classic Japanese whiskies that have long been a favorite to recently released hot products, we introduce authentic Japanese whiskies that are suitable as Father’s Day gifts for 2023.
[High price 10,000 yen or more] 10 recommended Japanese whiskies
10 recommended Japanese whiskies [at low price – up to 5,000 yen]
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Whisky Review

– Reviewing Japanese Whisky from a Unique Perspective
[Review] YUZA Third Edition 2023
YUZA Third Edition will be released in November 2023 from Yusa Distillery for 16,500 yen (tax included). It is made with sake aged in rare Mizunara oak casks. The distillery also batches bourbon and sherry casks to create a fruity, complex, and elegant flavor that is unique to the Yusa distillery.
[Review] Mars Malt Le Papillon Double Cask ‘Miyamasijimi’.
[Review] YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Asaka IPA CASK FINISH
[Review] Single Malt Akashi 4 Years Old Distillery Exploration
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Product Catalog

– Can I buy it? Japanese Whisky Catalog by Maker
[Hombo Shuzo] Whisky catalog page is now available
The sixth “Hombo Shuzo” catalog page for products where Japanese whisky can be purchased is now available. The information on Japanese whisky sales scattered all over the Web is organized by maker and brand, including products released in the past, in an easy-to-understand manner.
[Furusato Nouzei] Akkeshi Blended Whisky Daikan & Akkeshi’s Seasonal Seafood Set on Sale
[Akkeshi Distillery] Catalog page is now available
[Ichirose Malt] The catalog page where you can buy Japanese whisky is now open!
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Cask owner

– Investing in the distillery’s future, the romance of cask ownership
[Until November 28] Yokogawa Distillery Crowdfunding
"Yokogawa Distillery" from Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, is conducting a crowdfunding campaign. Newborn of the distillery and support purchase of whisky to be completed in 3 years.
Maoi Distillery owner’s Casks [Reception opens 8 October 2023]
[June 15, 2023 Acceptance begins] Kobe Distillery Cask Owner
The Whisky Stock, a Scottish whisky cask investment service, has been launched. What is the content of the service?
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Video distribution

– Talking about Japanese whisky from a unique perspective and bartender’s experience
[YouTube video #12] Yamazaki 18 Years Old (Characteristics, history, tour report, taste, aroma, price)
As we told you at the end of the last YouTube video of the Akkeshi Single Malt “Keichitsu”, this time, we will be presenting “Single Malt Yamazaki 18 Years Old”, a tour report of the Yamazaki Distillery, Shinjiro Torii’s life story, and much more.
[YouTube Video #11] Introduction of the latest whisky from the Akkeshi Distillery, its charm, and the secret of its delicious taste.
[Youtube Video #10] The Latest Trends in Japanese Whisky (Second half): A Review of Whiskey Distilleries in Japan
[Youtube Video #10] The Latest Trends in Japanese Whisky (Part 1): A Review of Whisky Distilleries in Japan
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History

– A Look Back at 100 Years of Japanese Whisky
Chapter 4. Shinjiro Torii Part 2
A look at the life of Shinjiro Torii, who devoted himself to the spread of Japanese whiskey culture, from joining Masataka Taketsuru and completing the Yamazaki distillery to the masterpiece Old and his last work, Royal.
CHAPTER 4. Shinjiro Torii Part 1.｜History of Whisky in Japan
Chapter 3. Start of Whisky Imports to Japan｜History of Whisky in Japan
Chapter 2. The Arrival of Perry｜History of Whisky in Japan
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Statistics

– Whisky overtakes sake to become No. 1 in export value
Statistics on export value of whisky (2021)
The momentum of whisky exports has not stopped, and the results have exceeded the same month-on-year rate of the previous year for the 19th consecutive month since June 2020.
Statistics on the value of whisky exports (2020)
Statistics on the value of whisky exports (2019)
Statistics on the value of whisky exports (2018)
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