Japanese Whisky Dictionary

2021.03.04

Ranking this month

– Ranking of popular articles accessed in the last one month
List of Japanese Whisky Distilleries (Updated February 2024. 103 locations in total)
10 recommended Japanese whiskies [at low price – up to 5,000 yen]
[Available at duty free stores only] Yamazaki Smokey Batch The First　Hakushu Japan’s Forest Bittersweet Edition is now on sale
[Review] Single Malt Japanese Whisky Fuji
[Review] Single Malt Komagatake 2024 Edition

News

– Latest News about Japanese Whisky
【The 2nd limited sale】 Ichiro’s Malt & Grain BAR Shinkai 15th Anniversary Private Bottle – April 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
2nd limited release: private bottle of Ichiro's Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of BAR Shinkai's opening, available in limited quantities on April 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.Bottled at cask strength from carefully selected casks.Rich flavor with an average age of 15 years.
【Tour Liberation Information】Toa Shuzo grand opened the Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center! Reservations for tours are now being accepted.
【NEWS】Blender Room & Workshop Room opened at Saburomaru Distillery
【Upcoming Events】Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival 2025 to be held on Sunday, May 18
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Release Information

– Get information on new product launches before anywhere else.
【Release Information】Akkeshi「HOKUSAI NORTH COLORS」
Three types of the Akkeshi single malt Japanese whisky "HOKUSAI NORTH COLORS" series [Suirei, Kuusui, and Kokiake] will be released from the Akkeshi Distillery, Whisky Business Division, Kenten Jitsugyo Co.Details are introduced below, and they will be available for pre-order through ANA's international in-flight duty free sales pre-order service.Please check it out if you are planning to travel overseas.
【Limited quantity available sales】Single cask Shizuoka for BAR Shinkai, available from June 20, 2025
【Release Information】Ikawa Distillery Single Malt dessin Series Fauna 2025
【Release Information】YUZA Single Malt Japanese Whisky 6 years old
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JWD Selected Recommendations

– Recommendations from our bartenders
【JWD Recommended】 Whisky Highball Can Special
Highball cans have been gaining popularity in recent years, and JWD staff recommends the following highball cans.Whisky is low in purine and sugar, making it a good choice for those who want to enjoy a drink while being mindful of their health.Here we introduce canned highballs that are more affordable, can be drunk at home, and have an authentic taste.*Only Japanese manufacturers are introduced.
［2025］ Whiskey Chocolate for Valentine’s Day Gifts
[2024 Edition] The 10 Best Japanese Whiskies to Give for Father’s Day
Recommended Japanese Whisky Products [Low price – up to 8,000 yen] [2024 Edition]
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Whisky Review

– Reviewing Japanese Whisky from a Unique Perspective
【Review】Single Cask Shizuoka Potstill W x Japanese Barley for BAR Shinkai
Private cask in Shizuoka owned by BAR Shinkai.Two distillation still's [K] and [W] are finally bottled.The taste of distillation still [W] is reviewed.Distillation took place in November 2021 and bottling was completed on May 14, 2025. 3 years and 6 months of aging.
【Review】Single Cask Shizuoka Potstill K x Japanese Barley for BAR Shinkai
【review】YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2025 EDITION
【Review】Kizakura Tanba Single Malt
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Product Catalog

– Can I buy it? Japanese Whisky Catalog by Maker
[2024 Edition] The 10 Best Japanese Whiskies to Give for Father’s Day
Father's Day 2024 is Sunday, June 16. Here are 10 whisky recommendations for gifts.Popular Father's Day gift items are o…
[Komasa Kanosuke Distillery & Hioki Distillery] Catalog page is now open!
Recommended Japanese Whisky Products [Low price – up to 8,000 yen] [2024 Edition]
[Hombo Shuzo] Whisky catalog page is now available
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Cask owner

– Investing in the distillery’s future, the romance of cask ownership
【Gaia Flow Shizuoka Distillery】Private Cask 2025 Program
The Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery Private Cask 2025 program makes your dream of becoming a "whisky cask owner" come true.Choose your favorite flavor from a wide variety of combinations and spend time growing together with your own whisky.
[Crowdfunding] Hishida Distillery “The Former Tanoura Junior High School Matured Warehouse Project
[Until November 28] Yokogawa Distillery Crowdfunding
Maoi Distillery owner’s Casks [Reception opens 8 October 2023]
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Video distribution

– Talking about Japanese whisky from a unique perspective and bartender’s experience
[YouTube Video #13] Taketsuru 17 Years Old Pure Malt and Nikka Whisky [Features of Takekaku 17nen, Nikka’s history, distillery information, taste, aroma, price].
ジャパニーズウイスキー100周年を語る上で欠かせない人物「竹鶴政孝」はサントリーの鳥井信治郎と共に日本のウイスキー蒸溜所第一号である「山崎蒸溜所」を作った偉人。そんなニッカウヰスキーの創業者の名を関した「竹鶴17年」の味、香り、魅力、ニッカウヰスキーの歴史にも迫っていきます。
[YouTube video #12] Yamazaki 18 Years Old (Characteristics, history, tour report, taste, aroma, price)
[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
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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 (2024)
In 2023, the export value of alcoholic beverages will be approximately 133.7 billion yen(99.5% of the previous year's fi…
Statistics on export value of whisky (Year 2023)
Statistics on export value of whisky (2021)
Statistics on the value of whisky exports (2020)
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