"YUZA"

Whisky Review

[Review] YUZA Second edition 2022

Japanese Whisky Yuza. Based on the theme of the fruit tree kingdom Yamagata's "fragrance of fertility," it expresses a mellow aroma and a complex, multilayered flavor. The finished product is different from the previous one.
New Release

Early October 2022 release |YUZA Second edition 2022

YUZA Second edition 2022" has been released on the official website of Yusa Distillery (Kinryu Co., Ltd.) in Yamagata Prefecture.The release date is early October 2022, and like the First edition, it will be bottled at cask strength.The number of bottlings seems to be slightly higher than the 8,500 bottles of the First edition.
New Release

[August 2, 2022 release] Single Malt Japanese Whisky “YUZA Asahimachi Wine Barrel Aged Whisky” (Yusa Distillery)

A collaboration whisky between Yusa Distillery and Asahimachi Wine Co. The single malt Japanese whisky "YUZA Asahimachi ...
Whisky Review

[Review] YUZA First Edition 2022

Yuza First Edition, the long-awaited first release, has finally been released by Yusa Distillery. A review is provided.
News

[ISC2024] International Spirits Challenge 2024 Award Results

International Spirits Challenge 2024 Awards Results for Japanese Whiskies. The results of the International Spirits Challenge (ISC), organized by Drinks International, a British publisher specializing in alcoholic beverages, have been announced. Ninety Japanese whisky products received awards this year. In this issue, we introduce two award-winning results and products, DOUBLE GOLD and GOLD.
News

[April 2, 2024] Japanese Craft Whiskey BOOK

Tokyo News, publisher of TV Guide magazine, released "Japanese Craft Whiskey Reading Book" on Tuesday, April 2, 2012.
News

World Whiskies Awards 2024 – Japan Preliminary Round Results and List of Winning Products

The results of the category winners (Japanese qualifiers) of the World Whisky Awards 2024 have been announced. A large number of whiskies from whisky distilleries all over Japan were submitted, and many products won titles in each category. Full list of award-winning Japanese whisky products.
News

[Yamagata] Start of whisky preparation at the Gakkogawa distillery.

Whiskey distillery [Gakkogawa Distillery] in Yuza-machi, Yamagata Prefecture, owned by Tatenokawa Shuzo, started whiskey production using Chokaisan subterranean water for brewing.
Video

[Youtube Video #10] The Latest Trends in Japanese Whisky (Second half): A Review of Whiskey Distilleries in Japan

The second part of the 10th edition of the "Japanese Whisky Dictionary" Youtube video distribution! The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese whisky! So, as a review of the ever-increasing number of Japanese whisky distilleries, we would like to present "The Latest Trends of Japanese Whisky (Second half): A Review of Whisky Distilleries in Japan".
Recommendation

[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.