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.
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News Suntory Whisky: Measures to Counter Counterfeit Whisky on the Market – Efforts to Further Enhance Brand Value
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.
New Release [Released in early April 2024] YUZA Spring in Japan 2024
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.
Whisky Distillery Miyagikyo Distillery(Nikka Whiskey)｜Detailed information about the distillery
Covers basic information about Miyagikyo Distillery, including production specifications and past master blenders.
Whisky Review [Review] Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun – Features, Taste, List Price, Where to Buy?
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.
Whisky Review [Review] The Lucky Cat Double Individuals Hana&Choco (Mars Whisky).
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.
News Whiskey Festival 2024 in OSAKA【June 29 and 30, 2024】
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.
Whisky Distillery Hakushu Distillery(Suntory Holdings)｜Detailed Distillery Information
Covers basic information on Hakushu Distillery, including basic specifications and past master blenders.
New Release Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun (Kenten Jitsugyo, Akkeshi Distillery)
Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun. Released in late February from Kenten Jitsugyo and Akkeshi Distillery. Features, price and details are explained.
Recommendation Recommended Japanese Whisky Products [Low price – up to 8,000 yen] [2024 Edition]
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.