https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:37:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://en.jpwhisky.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-jwd_logo-32x32.jpg https://jpwhisky.net 32 32 https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskey-event-2026-2-53037/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:55:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53037 Whisky events to be held in 2026. Listed below with updates as they become available. For exhibitors and ticket information, please visit the official website of each event link. Whisk(e)y Lovers Nagoya 2026 January 25 (Sun.) Held annually in January, this is a major whisky event held at the beginning of the year. Ticket sales […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-nagahama-girolate-2-47123/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:06:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47123 Nagahama Distillery releases single malt from “Kami no Shizuku” collaboration product. Chateau Montpellat's top cuvée, single malt aged in “Girorat” casks, is now available in limited quantities.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoichi-10years-47190/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:57:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47190 Limited production of 9,000 bottles per year; review of single malt Yoichi 10 year old with age statement, which is back after a seven year absence. In 2022, Yoichi 10 years old was revived from Yoichi’s aging products, which had been discontinued in August 2015. The Yoichi 10, 12, 15, and 20 year olds and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-soukou-2-47105/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:41:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47105 Akkeshi Distillery has released the latest in the 24 Season Series, “Frostfall (Soukou)”. Product review, features and price.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kapatcirkamuy-akkeshi-tsunuki-2-47085/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:03:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47085 This special whiskey was created by exchanging the original whisky produced at two distilleries located far apart in Hokkaido and Kagoshima. Includes flavor and characteristics. In whisky, the maturing environment is one of the factors that bring about changes in aroma and flavor, not to mention the newmake whisky. This product was born in Hokkaido and Kagoshima, which are far away from each other.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-malt-duo-tsunuki-akkeshi-2-47057/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:03:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47057 Review of a special whisky produced by the Tsunuki distillery and the Atsugishi distillery through an exchange of original whiskey! Taste and characteristics are introduced. A new whiskey has been created by exchanging the original whiskey from two distilleries with opposing climates, Hokkaido and Kagoshima. This article will introduce the Malt Duo released by Mars Whisky Tsunuki.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/dessin-series-flora2024-2-46851/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:04:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46851 Review of a single malt finally released from a secluded distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture [Igawa Distillery]! Includes flavor and characteristics. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburoumaru-fifth-2-46834/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:50:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46834 Review of Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE HIEROPHANT, the sixth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series. The Saburomaru distillery is one of the distilleries that produce and sell peated whiskey under the slogan “The Ultimate Peat” and has many fans in Japan because of its outstanding smokiness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hibiki-40-aged-2-46697/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:29:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46697 Hibiki 40 Years Old” on the day it goes on sale on May 27, 2025. Without a doubt, the best blended whiskey in Japan is released. The application period is until November 12!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-muroi-2-46718/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:25:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46718 The popular TV drama series “Odoru Daishousasen” has been relaunched! Review of the lottery-only Atsugishi, which appears in the latest films “Shinji Muroi: The Undefeated” and “Shinji Muroi: The One Who Lives on”.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tamba-2024-2nd-2-46675/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:54:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46675 Review of Kizakura Tamba Single Malt Bottled in 2024 2nd fromTamba Distillery by Kizakura Co.Features, price, and how to purchase. Kizakura is a major sake maker, but now releases a wide variety of products, including beer and whiskey. The whiskey produced by Kizakura was initially distilled in stainless steel tanks, but now that copper pot […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikkanine-decades-2-46658/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:19:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46658 A special whisky commemorating the 90th anniversary of Nikka's founding [The Nikka Nine Decades]. Features, taste, and product information.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-classical-blend-2-46640/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:07:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46640 YUZA Classical Blend, a new product from the Yusa distillery of Kinryu Co. Japanese blended whiskey made from gray whiskey provided by distilleries in Japan is now on sale. The price is 11,000 yen (tax included). Features and flavors are introduced together.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ontake-the-first-bourbon-2-45939/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:23:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45939 Ontake Distillery in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, owned by Nishi Shuzo, is unexpectedly aged in bourbon barrels. The features and list price are also introduced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-amahagan-ch-mont-perat-2-45960/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:38:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45960 Nagahama Distillery to release the second edition Chateau Mont-Pérat from Amahagan. Pre-order is now available at the online store.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whisky-festibal-in-tokyo-2024-2-45494/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:18:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45494 The festival will be held in December this year as usual! Whiskey Festival 2024 in Tokyo. The outline of the event and the exhibitors as of now are introduced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-the-sun-final-2-45671/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:43:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45671 The final release in the series of Saburomaru Distillery's blended whiskey "THE SUN" is now available. The price is 10,780 yen (tax included). Includes product information and past reviews.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marstunukidistillery-2-45978/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:45:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45978 Tsunuki Distillery is the birthplace of the Hombo Sake Brewery, which represents Kagoshima Satsuma with 150 years of tradition and history, and is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery and the Komagatake distillery share the same sake quality, and the former residence of the Hombo family, "Hojo", a renovated Japanese-style house, is full of emotion. ]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yuza-classical-blend-2-45527/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:02:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45527 New product release from Yusa distillery of Kinryu Co. Blended Japanese Whiskey "YUZA Classical Blend". Details and other information.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mrm-tokyo-whisky-2024-2-45550/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:30:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45550 Tokyo Whiskey 2024" supervised by Takao Mohri, owner-bartender of MORI BAR, one of Japan's leading bartenders, will be released from Nagahama Distillery on October 11 (Fri.).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-armorik-nagahama-2-45696/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:40:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45696 Nagahama,Shiga,Lake Biwa,Nagahama Roman Beer,Whiskey,Distillery,Single Malt,Japanese Nagahama,WISKIPEDIA,WISKIPEDIA,BS,Fuji,Collaboration]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marskomagatakedistillery-2-45595/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:36:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45595 Founded in 1872. Hombo Shuzo, a general liquor manufacturer including shochu and wine, revived the distillery in 2011 after it was closed in 1922 due to the whisky depression. Kiichiro Iwai, known as the man who sent Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey, to Scotland, was once involved in the distillery as an advisor. It is also known for being the first distillery in Japan to exchange sake with other distilleries, something that had never been done before.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-newborn-setouchi-2-45717/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:31:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45717 SETOUCHI DISTILLERY, run by Miyake Honten, will sell limited 1,200 bottles of AGED 2YEARS, a single cask Newborn Setouchi aged in sherry casks, at its online store from October 1. Details of the distillery and where to purchase are also introduced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2024-edition-2-45910/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:09:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45910 Single Malt Komagatake 2024 Edition, released in late August 2024. The blend this time consists mainly of bourbon casks, with sherry and wine casks, and is a bottle with aromas of apple tea and ripe persimmon. List price 9020 yen (tax included)]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2024-2-45887/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:39:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45887 Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish", released in limited quantities every year, is now available in the 2024 vintage. It was aged in the same casks used for Minami-Shinshu Beer's IPA, and the crisp taste of the IPA cask finish makes it a must-try. List price: 9,900 yen (tax included)]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-shousho-2-45022/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:31:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45022 The latest in the Twenty-Four Seasons series, 'SHOUSHO', is now available from Akkeshi Distillery. Includes a review of the product, its features, price and how to buy.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new_takazo_reborn-2-45743/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:57:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45743 TAKAZO REBORN, TAKAZO PURE MALT PLUM WINE CASK FINISH, and TAKAZO PURE MALT MIZUNARA CASK FINISH will be released on October 1, 2024. October 1, 2024.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosukedistillery-2-45574/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:43:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45574 Established in 1883, shochu maker Komasa Jozo opened in 2017. The company's capital participation with the British major Diageo attracted a great deal of attention, and under the motto of "world-class whiskey that utilizes the tradition and knowledge of shochu making," the company is developing products full of originality, including the use of its own shochu barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-koku-2-42681/ Tue, 28 May 2024 06:32:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42681 Akkeshi Blended Whisky Koku Review. This is a new release from Kaken Jitsugyo Akkeshi Distillery in the Akkeshi 24 Season series. The price is 16,500 yen (including tax). Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibudistillery-2-42660/ Sat, 25 May 2024 07:22:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42660 Covers basic information on the Chichibu distillery, from production specifications to master blenders.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/togouchi-misty-2-42304/ Wed, 22 May 2024 05:35:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42304 Review of [Single Malt Japanese Whisky Togochi MISTY STILLMAN'S SELECTION] released by SAKURAO B&D. Features, price and how to buy.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-akkeshi-koku-2-41707/ Wed, 15 May 2024 05:31:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41707 Akkeshi Blended Whisky Koku. Released in late May from Kenten Jitsugyo and the Akkeshi Distillery in Hokkaido, Japan. Features, price and details are explained. Facebook page of Kenten Jitsugyo Corporation, Akkeshi Blended Whisky Koku will be released at the end of May 2023.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hishida-distillery-crowdfunding-2-41977/ Tue, 14 May 2024 05:13:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41977 Kagoshima Tensei Shuzo's "Hishida Distillery" is crowdfunding. A project is underway to revive the local Tanoura Junior High School, which has been closed down, as a maturing distillery. Introduces the outline of the distillery and returns.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-singlemalt-togouchi-misty-2-41761/ Fri, 10 May 2024 04:47:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41761 Sakurao Distillery announces the release of a new whiskey, Togouchi, aged in a tunnel filled with fog, named MISTY. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-6y-cask-no-t121-2-41729/ Tue, 07 May 2024 05:37:31 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41729 Limited edition from Mars Tsunuki Distillery. Review of Single Cask Tsunuki AGED 6 YEARS Cask No. T121. Features, price, and how to buy this product, which won the WWA 2024 Single Cask Category Best Japanese Single Cask (Japan's highest award).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-fuji-grain-50th-anniversary-41721/ Tue, 07 May 2024 04:25:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41721 Kirin Beer Company, Limited will release Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition. The price is 27,500 yen (including tax). Features, price and how to purchase the limited edition bottle commemorating the 50th anniversary of Fuji Gotemba Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-the-ya-03-2-41714/ Thu, 02 May 2024 06:28:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41714 MARS The Y.A. #03 is now available from Hombo Shuzo. Reviewed the latest third release of "Yakushima Aged Malt Whiskey." The price is 10,450 yen. Features and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-craftbeer-whisky-fair-2024-2-41703/ Thu, 02 May 2024 04:46:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41703 Shizuoka Craft Beer & Whiskey Fair 2024 to be held on May 25.26! Limited bottles available for sale by lottery! Admission is free.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hokkaido-whiskyspirits-fest-2024-2-41700/ Wed, 01 May 2024 06:28:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41700 Hokkaido WHISKY&SPIRITS FEST 2024 tickets now on sale. Includes an outline of the festival, including original bottles only available at the festival and a "Master Class," a paid tasting seminar featuring experts in the whiskey industry as lecturers.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-shizuoka-united-s-2024summer-2-41739/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:35:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41739 Shizuoka United S 2024 Summer will be released by Shizuoka Distillery in late May for 7,821 yen (tax included). It is made primarily from non-peated and peated malt from overseas and malt for beer, as well as barley from Japan. A variety of barrels are used for aging, primarily first-fill bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/moegi-no-mura-first-class-2-41456/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:53:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41456 Special whiskey offered at Moegi no Mura located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This time it is their latest creation, "FIRST CLASS". The whisky was blended by Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, using the excellent original sake from the Hakushu Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nagahama-mizunara-lemonheart-41462/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:26:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41462 Single Malt Nagahama Mizunara Cask Batch 635 Lemon Heart Ceramic Bottle" from Nagahama Distillery by Nagahama Romantic Beer is now available by lottery. Price: 35,000 yen (tax included)]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tamba-2024-1st-mizunara-2-41435/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:44:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41435 Review of Kizakura Tanba Single Malt Bottled in 2024 1st from Tanba Distillery by Kizakura Co. Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-highball-smoky-2-40948/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:08:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40948 Suntory will release Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml can in limited quantities nationwide from June 11 (Tue.). The price is 660 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-double-distillery-2-40851/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:12:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40851 KANOSUKE DOUBLE DISTILLERY, a blended whiskey from the Kanosuke Distillery and Hioki Distillery by Kosho Kanosuke Distillery, is finally on sale. The price is 14,300 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-komagatake-fes-2-40846/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:55:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40846 The first Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival 2024 will be held at Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery! Details, information on purchasing tickets, and the sale of the festival's limited edition single malt Komagatake!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-akkeshist-2-40621/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:00:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40621 THEKKESHIST Atsugishi 24-Season Spin-off Claude Whiskey]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hall-of-fame-ichiros-malt-41332/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:27:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41332 Master blender Ichiro Hido, president of whisky specialist Venture Whisky (Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture), which produces Ichiro's Malt, was inducted into the Hall of Fame after receiving the "Hall Of Fame" award from the prestigious British whisky magazine, Whisky Magazine.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-spring-2-40743/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:31:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40743 The latest release from Yamagata's Yusa distillery, YUZA Spring in Japan 2024. review of the latest single malt. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included). Unlike the previous edition series, this whiskey is titled Spring in Japan. The bottle is a gorgeous cherry blossom color.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mt-fujigotenbadistillery-2-41130/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:24:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41130 Covers basic information about Fuji Gotemba Distillery, including production specifications and past master blenders.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-japanese-blended-2024-2-41109/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:56:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41109 Ichiro's Malt & Grain Blended Japanese Whiskey Limited Edition 2024. venture whiskey, released by Chichibu Distillery. Features and price.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-story-of-kanosuke-2-40447/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:43:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40447 A limited number of 488 sets of "THE STORY OF KANOSUKE" JAL Limited Edition from the Kanosuke Distillery will be sold on JAL international flights through the JAL international in-flight sales "advance reservation service" and by lottery for JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members in the Japan region. The price is 54,000 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-story-2024edition-2-40327/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:17:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40327 The Hakushu brand website, Hakushu: Mori Kaoru Kuru Seikatsu, has released information on the release of the "Single Malt Hakushu Story of the distillery 2024 EDITION". As usual, there will be two lottery applications, and the number of winning bottles will be 1,000 for each lottery, for a total of 2,000 bottles to be sold by the official. The release date is Tuesday, May 28.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yamazaki-story-2024edition-2-40219/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:18:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40219 The Yamazaki brand website has released information on the release of the Single Malt Yamazaki Story of the distillery 2024 EDITION. As usual, there will be two drawings for lottery applications, and the number of winning bottles will be 1,000 each time, for a total of 2,000 bottles to be sold by the official. The release date is Tuesday, May 28.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chita-distillery-2-40152/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:35:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40152 Covers basic information about Miyagikyo Distillery, including production specifications and past master blenders.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-nagasakiageha-2-40102/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:51:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40102 Papillon series from Honbo Brewery. Mars Malt Le Papillon Single Cask "P.memnon". Price: 15,400 yen (tax included). Features and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-peated-2023-2-41259/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:53:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41259 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Asaka PEATED 2023 EDITION from Sasanogawa Shuzo, a limited edition product in Fukushima Prefecture. Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-sakura-cask-finish-2-40098/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:19:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40098 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Azumi SAKURA CASK FINISH from Sasanogawa Shuzo. Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfes-osaka2024-2-40450/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:54:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40450 Whiskey Festival 2024 in OSAKA. tickets on sale from 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 28. Held on June 29 and 30, 2024. Explains the details of the event and how to purchase tickets. This is the first 2DAYS event in Osaka.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-kanosuke-double-distillery-2-40091/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:14:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40091 This is the third standard product following "Single Malt Kanosuke" and "Kanosuke HIOKI POT STILL". This Japanese whiskey was blended by selecting new casks from the original composition of "Single Malt Kanosuke" and "Kanosuke HIOKI POT STILL Grain," and carefully blending them to create an exquisite blend that brings out the best of their respective personalities.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/jp-craft-dokuhon-2-39975/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:40:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39975 Tokyo News, publisher of TV Guide magazine, released "Japanese Craft Whiskey Reading Book" on Tuesday, April 2, 2012.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-holo-sticker-2-39752/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:16:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39752 Suntory Holdings Ltd. announces countermeasures against counterfeit bottle sales found on secondary sales and purchase sites. This is an initiative to protect the brands of products distributed in the market. Recently, counterfeit bottles of Yamazaki 12year have become a hot topic. It seems that there are unscrupulous companies producing fake bottles on auction sites and flea market apps, etc., and selling completely different products with completely different contents.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yuza-spring-in-japan-2024-2-39944/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:54:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39944 Information on the release of "Yusa 2024," a new sake from the Yusa Distillery in Yamagata Prefecture. The price is 15,000 yen (tax included). Along with the new release information, past products are also introduced. Unlike the previous "Cask Strength" edition series of YUZA, this new release, named "YUZA Spring in Japan 2024," will be what it will be like.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/miyagikyo-distillery-2-39927/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:38:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39927 Covers basic information about Miyagikyo Distillery, including production specifications and past master blenders.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-risshun-2-39629/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:45:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39629 Akkeshi Distillery has released information on the release of "Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun," the 14th in theTwenty-Four solar terms series. The price is 19,800 yen (including tax). The key malt is "all Hokkaido whisky. It is the "most peaty" of the current Twenty-Four solar terms series.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/luckycat-hana-choco-2-39778/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:44:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39778 Hombo Shuzo Mars Whiskey releases a new limited series product "The Lucky Cat". The price is 5,720 yen (tax included). The soft sweetness and fruitiness derived from Oloroso sherry and wine casks and the aggressive, structured flavor brought by Spanish oak barrels make this blended whiskey feel like a gentle older sister and a tomboyish younger sister.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestival2024-osaka-2-39578/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:16:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39578 Whiskey Festival 2024 in OSAKA. to be held on June 29 and 30, 2024. Details of the event and how to purchase tickets. Price is 4,400 yen. Tickets will go on sale in late March.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hakushu-distilley-suntory-2-39980/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:21:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39980 Covers basic information on Hakushu Distillery, including basic specifications and past master blenders.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-akkeshi-risshun-2-39363/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:08:51 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39363 Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun. Released in late February from Kenten Jitsugyo and Akkeshi Distillery. Features, price and details are explained.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/recommended-low-price-2024-2-39597/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:32:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39597 Japanese whiskey is soaring in popularity; from April 2024, two major manufacturers, Suntory and Nikka, have announced price increases, resulting in further shortages. It is expected to take about five years to stabilize supply in the future. This article will introduce whiskies that can be purchased at low prices to 8,000 yen, excluding 2024, Suntory, and Nikka.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/world-whiskies-awards-2024-category-winners-2-38018/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:47:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=38018 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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/di-tripper-cf-2-36616/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:34:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36616 Behind the Cask LLC's crowdfunding campaign for the Dee Tripper distillery in Hakodate, Japan, is gaining popularity. Details of the distillery and return items are explained.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-hioki-2-36622/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:16:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36622 KANOSUKE HIOKI POT STILL", the second standard product after "Single Malt KANOSUKE", has been released. It is distilled at the distillery in Hioki, Japan, using a new type of Japanese pot still inspired by Irish pot stills. This is a new form of Japanese whiskey from the Yoshinosuke Komasa Distillery. The suggested retail price is 12,100 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-price-revision-20240401-2-37077/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:51:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37077 On November 21, 2023, Suntory announced a price revision for certain domestic premium whiskey products. The price of 19 products of 5 brands including "Hibiki", "Yamazaki", and "Hakushu" will be raised from April 1, 2024. The same applies to "Macallan" and "Bowmore". The contents of the price increase, background, market price trends, and future impact are discussed.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/maoi-privatecask-2-33178/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:11:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33178 In this third phase, applications for ownership of a total of 25 casks of three types, including two types of whiskey casks and one brandy cask, will open at noon on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Private casks made from 100% Hokkaido malt will also be available.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-kirin-fuji-50th-anniversary-2-32681/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:07:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=32681 The second edition of the Anniversary Edition series from Gotemba Distillery, a rare distillery in the world where the entire whiskey production process is carried out in a single distillery under the motto "Clean and Estery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-suntory-yamazaki-distillery-reopens-2-33157/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:49:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33157 Hakushu Distillery has just reopened and Yamazaki Distillery will also reopen for tours next month on November 1. This year is 2023, 100 years after the Yamazaki distillery was built. We will report on what has changed at the Yamazaki Distillery and the current status of reservations for tours during this renovation project, which is also the conclusion of the millennium year.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yazuka-2nd-2-33163/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:45:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33163 The second YAZŪKA collaboration between Nagahama Distillery and Kazuya Yoshii. The two extremes of an artist's life, "origin" and "climax," are incorporated into the whiskey.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-sizuokaprivatecask-distillery-reserve-2-32091/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:10:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=32091 A press release on Gaiaflow's official website announces that the "first 100% Shizuoka Prefecture barley whiskey," in the form that Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery was aiming for, will be released in late November 2023!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/japanese-whisky-stories-fukuoka2023-2-30762/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:04:41 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30762 Japanese Whiskey Stories Fukuoka 2023" will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023. There are about 20 whiskey distilleries. In addition, open seminars will be held by "Miyake Seisakusho" (distiller manufacturing) and "Ariake Sangyo" (barrel manufacturing).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2023-edition-2-30309/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:52:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30309 The 2023 Edition is a single malt whiskey bottled in a limited edition 2023 bottle with a balanced vatting of bourbon barrel, sherry cask, and port cask aged base spirit.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/togouchi-renewal-2-30268/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:03:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30268  "Blended whisky Togouchi" that has been sold until now is a blend of the original whisky that was produced until 1989 and stored at Togouchi and the imported original whisky. The Togouchi series is now being used.The renewed Togouchi series is blended and bottled only with malt and grain whisky distilled and stored at SAKURAO DISTILLERY]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-singlemalt-nagahama-pilsnercaskhandfilled-2-30315/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:49:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30315 Nagahama Distillery, one of the smallest distilleries in Japan, located in the northern part of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, has been consistently releasing a distillery-only hand-fill, "Single Malt Nagahama Oumi Pilsner Aged Cask Hand Fill" on September 14, 2023.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-miwakunosato-2-30323/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:44:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30323 Sakurao Brewery and Distillery acquired the recreation facility "Yoshiwa Enchanted Village. It will be developed as a tourist facility with a whiskey distillery and is planned to open in 2025. Sakurao Distillery to build a second distillery?]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-asaka-originalwhisky-2-30263/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:27:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30263 YOIYO" is a "Japanese craft sake chocolate" or so-called "whisky bonbon" sold by Lotte Co. The wonderful and particular taste of Japanese whisky and the thoughts of the whisky maker and the chocolate maker are packed into a single piece of chocolate.The package design of each product has a fashionable design printed with the regional scenery of each distillery and distillation equipment.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/okayama-winecask2023-2-30108/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:07:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30108 This wine was aged for 3 years and 3 months in old oak barrels of "Amarone" wine produced in the Veneto region of Italy, which is made after the harvested grapes are dried in the shade. You will enjoy its rich aroma reminiscent of dried fruits such as raisins and apricots, bitter chocolate-like sweetness and richness, and concentrated flavor.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-distillery-visit-2023-2-30097/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:28:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30097 Kenten Ltd. , which has been producing whisky in Akkeshi-cho, East Hokkaido since 2016, presents a report on a visit to the Akkeshi Distillery in May 2023.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-privatecask-700ml-2-30118/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:22:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30118 Bottling of Shizuoka Private Cask in 700 ml bottles, which was scheduled to be discontinued, has been officially decided to remain in existence, but the bottling cost is to increase significantly to 770 yen.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-kens-choice-nature-okinawa-blue-2-30381/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:21:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30381 Kumesen Shuzo, a long-established brewery that has been in business for over 70 years and makes Awamori Kumesen and rice whiskey Okinawa Blue, has collaborated with Ken Matsuyama, bartender and owner of Ken's bar, a bourbon whiskey specialty store that is known as a pioneer in the bourbon industry, to produce a new whisky to be released on September 1. The whisky was released on September 1.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-distillery-water-dragon-grandopen-2-29940/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:48:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29940 Distillery Water Dragon, a distillery operated by Whiskey & Co., headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, held its grand opening for the general public on August 31, 2023. The distillery's bar "Water Gate" also opened on the same day.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/eigashima-liquormuseum-collabo-2-29949/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:41:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29949 Started offering and selling "Single Malt Japanese Whiskey Amber Moon" and "Blended Whiskey Himeu" from September 4, 2023 as the second private bottles of the BAR "Osake no MUSEUM" which has 63 outlets nationwide in collaboration with Eigashima Sake Brewery. Offered only at BAR "Osake no Museums" nationwide.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blenders-choice-fair-is-being-held-at-hotel-new-otani-29960/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:24:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29960 Hibiki Blender's Choice Fair" is being held at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) until November 30, 2023 (Thursday).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/released-in-september-28-2023final-fantasy-xiv-x-amahagan-2-29783/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:29:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29783 On Thursday, 28 September 2023, will release three types of "FINAL FANTASY XIV AMAHAGAN" whiskey in collaboration with Square Enix's MMORPG "FINAL FANTASY XIV" to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the game's rebirth.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-jal-2-29968/ Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:23:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29968 Single malt Kanosuke is sold on JAL international flights through JAL's in-flight sales service, which offers a selection of international and domestic brands.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestival2023-tokyo-2-29821/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:57:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29821 This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese whiskey. The event will be concluded at the Tokyo venue of the Whisky Festival! The "Tasting Seminar" is back after a four-year absence, and there will be plenty of other events!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-konadadistillery-collaboration2-2-30129/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:22:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30129 P.A.WORKS, the production company that created hits such as "Skip and the Loafer" and "Palipi Komei," has announced the full details of the collaboration whiskey with "Welcome to Komada Distillery," the latest in their work series. We will introduce you to that distillery in Chichibu and that distillery when it comes to the collaboration whiskey, as well as how to draw lots, along with information on the five newly released distilleries!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-hakuro-2-29849/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:52:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29849 Aged for more than 3 years in Hokkaido oak barrels, etc., with some of the original barley made from barley produced in Hokkaido. The aroma is characterized by a slightly smoky peat aroma that is different from the peatiness of previous Atsukishi wines. The oriental aroma peculiar to Mizunara oak is gradually coming to the surface.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-2023edition-2-30139/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:54:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30139 The 2023 Edition is a single malt whisky bottled in a limited edition 2023 bottle with a balanced vatting of bourbon barrel, sherry cask, and port cask aged base spirit.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kirin-fuji-export-2-30388/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:12:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30388 Kirin Brewery will more than triple the number of countries in which it sells Japanese whiskey, which is growing in popularity around the world. Kirin Brewery announced a partnership with Pernod Ricard, a world-class French wine maker. Fuji, a high-priced whiskey currently exported to five countries including the U.S., will be expanded to 18 countries through Pernod Ricard.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/toyama-whiskyfes-vol1-2-29832/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:06:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29832 Toyama Whiskey Festival, a festival where you can enjoy whiskey from Japan and abroad, will be held on September 24!It will be held at "Mirage Land" in Sanga, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture. This will be the first whiskey festival in Toyama.]]>