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[Late November 2023 release] Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu (Kenten Jitsugyo, Akkeshi Distillery)

Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu will be released in late November 2023 by Kenten Jitsugyo and Akkeshi Distillery for 13,200 yen (tax included). The aroma is of Potapota-yaki, hot omelet with soy sauce drizzled on it, smoke, citrus-like acidity, and sweetness. The aftertaste is of poivre rosé, orange sauce, and salted lemon.

2023.11.15 2024.02.08

New Release

[Limited quantity] ROYCE’ raw chocolate [Ao’s snacks] is now on sale

Hokkaido chocolate maker ROYCE' Confecto Co., Ltd. commemorates its 40th anniversary with a collaboration product with Suntory Heki Ao: "Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Highballs" and "Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Rocks".

2023.11.14 2024.02.08

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[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.

2023.11.14 2024.02.08

Cask OwnerNews

The goal was reached within 3 hours of the start of the project! “Komada -A Whisky Family-” The project to revive the fantastic whisky “KOMA” has started!

A project to revive the fantastic whisky "KOMA" that appears in the film "Komada -A Whisky Family-," an animated feature film to be released on November 10, 2023, has started on a crowdfunding campaign. The goal was reached within 3 hours of the start of the project, and the project is already making rapid progress, exceeding the goal by more than 2.5 times.

2023.11.12 2024.02.08

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[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.

2023.11.09 2024.02.08

Whisky Review

[Review] Mars Malt Le Papillon Double Cask ‘Miyamasijimi’.

Mars Malt Le Papillon Double Cask "Miyama Shijimi" will be released by Hombo Shuzo in November 2023. Limited edition of 818 bottles of single malt Japanese whiskey vatted with two sherry cask aged casks distilled at Shinshu distillery.

2023.11.08 2024.02.08

Whisky Review

[New distillery] Yabu distillery, Hyogo.

New distillery, Yabu Distillery, starts production in the Nakama area of Oya-cho, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture. What are its features and the flavor it aims for?

2023.11.07 2024.02.08

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World’s Most Admired Whiskies 2023 edition, Yamazaki ranked second, with Nikka, Hibiki, Chichibu and Hakushu also on the list.DRINKS INTERNATIONAL

Drinks International's annual "World's Most Admired Whisky 2023" was announced on October 31, 2023. Yamazaki" ranked second, and "Nikka," "Hibiki," "Chichibu," and "Hakushu" also ranked in the top 50.

2023.11.03 2024.02.08

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Could it be the saviour of the barrel shortage? Successful mechanisation of the recharging process of whisky casks, enabling a significant increase in production.

It is said that there are only about 50 cooperage craftsmen in Japan today.Whiskey casks are one of the three sacred items that are indispensable in these days of the craft whiskey warring states.Many companies are suffering from a shortage of whiskey barrels because they cannot keep up with the increased demand for whiskey barrels, which are made by hand.In order to break out of this situation, Shimada Lumber, Wakatsuru Brewery, and Sato Ironworks developed the "Barrel Roll," a machine that automatically scrapes the surface of whiskey barrels.They developed the "Barrel Roll."

2023.11.03 2024.02.08

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[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.

2023.11.02 2024.02.08

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[Late November 2023 release] Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu (Kenten Jitsugyo, Akkeshi Distillery)

[Limited quantity] ROYCE’ raw chocolate [Ao’s snacks] is now on sale

[Until November 28] Yokogawa Distillery Crowdfunding

The goal was reached within 3 hours of the start of the project! “Komada -A Whisky Family-” The project to revive the fantastic whisky “KOMA” has started!

[Review] YUZA Third Edition 2023

[Review] Mars Malt Le Papillon Double Cask ‘Miyamasijimi’.

[New distillery] Yabu distillery, Hyogo.

World’s Most Admired Whiskies 2023 edition, Yamazaki ranked second, with Nikka, Hibiki, Chichibu and Hakushu also on the list.DRINKS INTERNATIONAL

Could it be the saviour of the barrel shortage? Successful mechanisation of the recharging process of whisky casks, enabling a significant increase in production.

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