https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:42:24 +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/new-akkeshi-soukou-2-46217/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:35:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46217 Akkeshi Blended Whisky Soko. Released in late November by Kenten Jitsugyo and the Akkeshi Distillery, Hokkaido. Features, price, series details, etc. From the Facebook page of Kenten Jitsugyo Corporation, Akkeshi Distillery, late November 2024. Information on the release of Akkeshi Blended Whisky Soko has been released. The Twenty-Four solar terms of the year were introduced from […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-akkeshi-muroi-2-46307/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:19:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46307 The latest film release of the popular TV drama series “Odoru” was announced. At the same time, [Akkeshi Distillery] prepared a gem of single malt Japanese whisky especially for the films Shinji Muroi: The Undefeated and Shinji Muroi: The One Who Lives on. The quality and value of the whisky continues to increase year by […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ikawa-dessin-flora-2024-2-46538/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:48:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46538 A single malt has finally been released from Ikawa Distillery, an unexplored distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture. Product information and specifications are introduced along with distillery information. Ikawa Distillery is the highest distillery in Japan in terms of elevation and is also the most difficult to reach. We have received information on the release of a […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-kanosuke-hioki-limited-2024-2-46518/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:35:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46518 Review of Kanosuke Distillery’s 2024 Limited Edition. The HIOKI POT STILL LIMITED EDITION is made with original sake from the Hioki Distillery. Kanosuke’s Limited Edition series has continued since 2021. Until 2023, all of them were from the Kanosuke distillery, but this year, the fifth edition, is released from the HIOKI POT STILL at the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-akkeshi-kapatcirkamuy-2-46499/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:07:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46499 Vatted malt Japanese whisky by exchange of original Japanese whisky. The distilleries will release the whisky in late November. Information on the release of Akkeshi Distillery’s first vatted malt whisky created by the exchange of original whisky has been released. The two distilleries, the Akkeshi Distillery and the Tsunuki Distillery, started distilling in the same […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mars-malt-duo-tunuki-akkeshi-2-46478/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:17:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46478 Vatted malt Japanese whisky by exchange of original Japanese whisky. Tsunuki x Akkeshi will be released in late November. Hombo Shuzo released Komagatake x Chichibu malt duo in 2021. This second release will be Tsunuki x Akkeshi Distillery. This time blending the original sake made at the two distilleries, which started distilling in the same […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yamazaki-highball-spanish-2-46439/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:36:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46439 Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki <Gorgeous, rich flavor> will be released in limited quantities nationwide on Tuesday, December 24. This will be the fifth edition of the highball can, following the release of Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in 2023, Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki in August, and Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in December. This will be the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/takazo-reborn-2-46456/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:34:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46456 Review of Newborn from the Takazo Distillery, which was restored after 60 years from a fire, by Meiri Sake Brewery Co. in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The whisky production at the Meiri Shuzo, which began in 1952 with the passion of Kato Takazo but was abandoned due to a fire, has resumed for the first […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-frontier-2-46412/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:38:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46412 The much-talked-about NIKKA FRONTIER is now available for sale. Price and how to buy. NIKKA FRONTIER, Nikka’s new brand, has been the talk of the town since before its launch. We introduce this whisky, which was a bit of a hot topic even before it was officially announced. It consists of more than half malt […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hioki-limited2024-2-46396/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:20:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46396 Information on Kanosuke’s 2024 Limited Edition is released. This year’s limited edition of HIOKI POT STILL is made from HIOKI distillery’s original sake. Detailed information and more. This year’s limited editions from the Kanosuke Distillery have been released. Last year’s single malt Kanosuke LIMITED EDITION 2023 was a peaty Kanosuke, which had never tasted better. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-fuji-grain-50th-2-46326/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:41:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46326 “Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whisky Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition” will be re-released by Kirin Beer Co. Features, price and how to buy thelimited edition bottle commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fuji Gotemba Distillery. The Single Grain Japanese Whisky Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition was sold by lottery in June this year. Information has now been […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-tsunuki-distillery-festival2024-2-46289/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:14:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46289 Hioki and Kanosuke Distilleries, Tsunuki Distillery. The 2024 festival of distilleries in Kyushu will be held! Details and festival-only single malt sales! The Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery Festival 2024 and the Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024 will be held at the same time. The events will be held on the same day, and shuttle buses will be operated […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-20th-anniversary-edition-2-46271/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:02:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46271 Ichiro’s Malt & Grain 20th Anniversary Edition, available from Venture Whisky. Price and how to buy. A true representative of Japanese craft whisky, highly regarded not only in Japan but also abroad. Venture Whisky Co. celebrates its 20th anniversary. We feel that the ever-increasing and ever-evolving number of Japanese whisky distilleries today is largely due […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/international-spirits-challenge-2024%e3%80%80yamazaki12old-2-46039/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:43:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46039 For the second year in a row, Suntory whisky was awarded the top prize for all products entered. Kaku Bottle receives the Gold Award. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo wins ‘Master Blender of the Year’ for the first time. Suntory Limited’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old won the first ever Master Blender of the Year award in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-distillery-festival2024-seminar-2-46011/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:12:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46011 Special seminar for advanced users will be held at the Hioki/Kanosuke Distillery Festival 2024. Details and how to apply for the lottery are explained. Special seminars will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the “Hioki/Kanosuke Distillers Festival 2024” for advanced students. 4 seminars will be offered and registration by lottery is required. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakuraodistillery-2-46115/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:41:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46115 With the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine in the background, the brewery that has supported Hiroshima’s sake culture with sake and shochu for more than 100 years will create a hybrid distillery that combines surprisingly new ideas with proven technology. 1.Outline Chugoku Brewery, long a familiar name in Hiroshima as a comprehensive sake production […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-specialseminar-2-46056/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:09:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46056 Special seminar introducing thecharms and features of the Single Malt Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION, thecraftsmanship of the Yamazaki Distillery, the stories it has spun and thethoughts of its makers. Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Yamazaki Distillery underwent major renovations in November 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-inazuma-synergy-blend-2-46098/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:23:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46098 INAZUMA SYNERGY BLEND, a blended malt made from the Nagahama Distillery and the High Coast distillery in Sweden, is now available. At the same time [Saturday 28 September] INAZUMA SYNERGY BLEND special seminar will be held at Kyoto ANNIE HALL BAR. The INAZUMA series uses only malt, and in the past, in addition to World […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-akkeshi-shousho-2-43342/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:19:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43342 Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Shosho. Released in late August from Kenten Jitsugyo and the Akkeshi Distillery in Hokkaido, Japan. Features, price and details. From the Facebook page of Kenten Jitsugyo Corporation, Akkeshi Distillery, late August 2024. Information on the release of “Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Shosho” has been released. It will be the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-ipa-2024-2-43992/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:18:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43992 Lottery applications for Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Bottled in 2024 from Hombo Shuzo are now open. Features, price, and lottery application procedures are explained. The popular “Komagatake IPA Cask Finish” series has been released every year since 2020. The number of bottles sold is limited to less than 3,000, and it is difficult […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-nikka-whisky-tokyo-2-44027/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:37:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=44027 For a limited time, “THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO”, Nikka Whisky‘s official bar, opened in the Omotesando area from 7 August to 25 December. 1. THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO “THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO” is the flagship bar where visitors can experience Nikka Whisky’s new communication concept, “Whisky for the pleasure of living”. It has two bar […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-amahagan-whiskipedia-2-44010/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:45:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=44010 Nagahama Distillery’s flagship brand [AMAHAGAN] series, including information on the launch of products in collaboration with BS Fuji’s popular programme ‘Whiskipedia’. It is thought to be available for purchase at the official online shop during the period. The number of bottlings is 3,000. 1. Whiskipedia x Nagahama Distillery ‘Whiskipedia Fellows World Malt’ “Nagahama Distillery”, the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-2024-2-43971/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:22:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43971 The latest release from Yamagata’s Yuza Distillery, YUZA 2024, reviews Yuza Distillery’s evolving line of classic single malts. Features, flavors, and product information. 1. Manufacturer Kinryu Co. For a long time since its opening, the distillery has mainly manufactured shochu, and it was only in 2018 that it obtained a license to manufacture whisky. The […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-a-ganesa-2-43934/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:17:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43934 Papillon series from Hombo Shuzo. MARSMALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”, features, price and how to buy. 1. About MARSMALT Le Papillon series The “MARSMALT Le Papillon” series is a series that uses the motif of butterflies living in Japan to express the splendor of Japan’s seasonal climate and its natural environment, which forms the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/liquor-mountain-whisky-messe2024-2-43738/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:19:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43738 World Whisky Gathers in Kyoto. The largest whisky tasting event in Kansai will be held again this year. Details of the event and ticket information. 1. How to purchase tickets Advance tickets with the privilege of a glass with an original strap are already on sale. The time is 4,500 yen for each part (10:00-13:30) […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-malt-chichibu-on-the-way-2-43718/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:27:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43718 Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu ON THE WAY. Venture whisky, Chichibu ON THE WAY, price and how to buy. 1. What is Venture Whisky Co. Company Name Venture Whisky Co. Establishment 2004 Head office 49 Midorigaoka, Chichibu-shi, Saitama 368-0067 Owned distilleries Chichibu Distillery, Chichibu No.2 Distillery 2. What is Chichibu Distillery? Distillery name Chichibu Distillery Location of […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-megamitensei-singlemalt-2-43618/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:43:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43618 Atlas’ “Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance” and “Saburomaru Distillery” collaboration whisky will soon be available by lottery. Currently, the collaboration has already released the first blended whisky, and lottery release information for the subsequent release single malt has been released. The first, second, and third single malts are based on characters from the film. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ontake-bourbon-barrels-2-43602/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:34:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43602 Lottery for Ontake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS from Ontake Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture will start on July 17. Ontake Distillery is the third distillery in Kyushu after Tsunuki and Kanosuke. It was said to be aged only in old sherry casks, but the second release is now in bourbon barrels. Lottery start date and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-amahagan-koval-2-43583/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:07:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43583 Nagahama Distillery’s flagship brand [AMAHAGAN] series.Edition KOVAL, aged exclusively in barrels from Chicago craft distillery KOVAL, will go on sale on August 6. This product is already available for pre-order at the official online store. 1. AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition KOVAL Nagahama Distillery receives barrels from KOVAL Distillery in Chicago, USA. AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mars-panchala-ganesa-2-43566/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:33:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43566 MARS MALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”. Now available by lot from Honbo Shuzo Mars Whisky. Features, price, and how to purchase. Information about the lottery sales of “Mars Malt Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa” has been released on the official website of Hombo Shuzo Co. Lottery applications will be accepted until July 15, 24:00. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-nikka-frontier-2-43550/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:59:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43550 Nikka Whisky officially releases information on the launch of “Nikka Frontier,” its first new brand in four years. Features, price, etc. are introduced. Nikka Whisky celebrates its 90th anniversary with a new concept, new ambassadors, and announced capital investments. [Nikka Whisky] Information on ne...Nikka Whisky, celebrating its 90th anniversary, introduces new concept, capital increase decision, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-fourth-cs-2-43318/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:01:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43318 Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR Cask Strength, the fifth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on June 27, 2024. Features, taste, and product information. Saburomaru Distillery has released new products “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR” and “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR Cask Strength”. This is the fifth in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-fourth-2-43291/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:34:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43291 Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR, the fifth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on June 27, 2024. Features, taste, and product information. New products “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR” and “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR Cask Strength” have been released by Saburomaru Distillery. This is the fifth in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whisky-export-value-2023-2-43179/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:13:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43179 The export value of alcoholic beverages in 2023 was approximately 134.4 billion yen (96.6% of the previous year ), down from the previous year’s record high. The export value of whisky was approximately 50.1 billion yen (89.4% of the previous year), with the export value by category remaining unchanged from 2020 at No. 1. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshidistillery-2-43138/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:36:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43138 A charismatic and popular distillery created by the land of the north, leading the next generation of craft distilleries. 1. Outline The distillery is located in Akkeshi-cho in the eastern part of Hokkaido, known as a famous oyster producing area, and is operated by “Kenten Jitsugyo Co”. Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, “Kenten Jitsugyo” was founded […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/peat-emotion-2-43122/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:47:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43122 We will briefly introduce the contents of the Saburomaru PEAT EMOTION held on June 21, along with information on the newly released Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR. 1. About Saburomaru Distillery Saburomaru Distillery Location 208, Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama 939-1308 Start of operation 1953 (renovated in 2016) The only distillery in Hokuriku established in 1952. It obtained […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yuza-2024-2-43057/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:08:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43057 Information on the releaseofYUZA2024 from Yuza Distillery, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. The new release information and the past products are also introduced. 1. YUZA 2024 “YUZA 2024”, a single malt Japanese whisky, will be released in late July 2024. This year, YUZA 2024 will be the “starting point” of YUZA Distillery’s house style single malt Japanese […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-artist-edition3-2-43040/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:35:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43040 Review of Single Malt Kanosuke Artist Edition #003 from the Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. This is the latest in a series of malts inspired by the five elements of the Japanese philosophy of “earth”. The “Artist Edition” is a limited edition product inspired by the “Five Elements philosophy”, which is deeply rooted in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/t%ef%bc%86t-toyama-ontake-2-43017/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:14:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43017 The latest in the T&T TOYAMA COLLECTION. A review of a single cask from the Ontake Distillery. This is an original brand carefully selected by Mr. Inagaki and Mr. Shimono of T&T TOYAMA from the original sake distilled and matured at distilleries all over Japan, and selected for their high quality and unique characteristics. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-megamitensei-2-42939/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:06:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42939 Whisky made in collaboration with Atlas’ “Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance” and Saburomaru Distillery is now on sale. Currently, the first release of the collaboration, a blended whisky, is already on sale. The second, third, and fourth releases will be followed by single malts featuring characters from the film. 1. Official sales Sales will be […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ichiros-malt-double-fantasy-2-42935/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:20:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42935 The drawing for Ichiro’s Malt with that world-famous photo on the label will begin on June 19. 1. Chichibu Distillery / Kishin Shinoyama “DOUBLE FANTASY” WHISKY Black, Standard&White, Premium 1-1. Bottle Details & Specs The world-famous photo is on the label. Whiskey spun by Kishin Shinoyama, John & Yoko, and Ichiro Hido In September 1980, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-t%ef%bc%86t-toyama-ontake-2-42930/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:31:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42930 “Ontake” is now available from the single cask series by T&TOYAMA of Saburomaru Distillery x MALTOYAMA. Product and release information. 1. Manufacturer 1-1. Wakatsuru Shuzo Co. Established 1862 Head office location 208 Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama 939-1308 Owned distillery Saburomaru Distillery For more information about Saburomaru Distillery, click here. 4. Whisky distilleries in Chubu area｜Japan Whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru-charity-taiwan-2-42926/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:21:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42926 We would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake that struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan on April 3, 2024. The whisky distillery in Toyama Prefecture, Saburomaru Distillery, will be releasing a charity bottle. They will donate all the proceeds excluding consumption tax and material costs. 1. About Saburomaru […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-nine-decades-2-42922/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:50:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42922 Nikka Whisky, celebrating its 90th anniversary, introduces new concept, capital increase decision, and details of 90th anniversary products. 1. 90th Anniversary Initiatives New communication concept “Whisky for Enjoying Life” The new concept was created to encourage people to enjoy life itself through whisky’s rich individuality and diverse ways of enjoying it. Based on this concept, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/isc-2024-2-42811/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:22:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42811 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 will introduce two award-winning results and products, DOUBLE GOLD and GOLD. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/2024-fathersday-gift-2-42789/ Thu, 30 May 2024 05:46:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42789 Father’s Day 2024 is Sunday, June 16. Here are 10 whisky recommendations for gifts. Popular Father’s Day gift items are often meal items such as “snacks” and “eels” as gifts. However, alcohol is no different and ranks high as a gift. Whisky is widely available in rare bottles and nowadays in highball cans. Unlike beer, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-2024-2-42772/ Wed, 29 May 2024 06:13:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42772 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2024 EDITION from Sasanokawa Shuzo. Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. Who is the Sasanokawa Shuzo? Sasanokawa Shuzo Co. With a history of over 250 years as a sake brewery, Sasanokawa Shuzo obtained a license to produce whisky in 1946, continued to release products such as […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whisky-talk-fukuoka-2-42754/ Tue, 28 May 2024 06:14:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42754 Whisky Talk Fukuoka is about to be held. How to purchase tickets, venue and seminar contents. Whiskey Talk Fukuoka is the largest whiskey event in Kyushu. You can enjoy not only tastings, but also seminars and various events with a different flavor, such as stall-style seminars where famous distillers stand in front of their stores […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ikawa-new-born-2024-2-42734/ Tue, 28 May 2024 04:28:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42734 Review of Ikawa Distillery NEW BORN Non-Peat Sherry Butt 2024 from Shizuoka Juzan Co., Ltd. Characteristics, prices, and how to purchase are explained. 1. Manufacturer Juzan Co., Ltd. Head Office Address 1301-1 Torimori, Tashiro, Aoi Ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 428-0505, Japan Owned distillery Ikawa Distillery 2. Distillery information IKAWA DISTILLERY Address 1299-1, Oshunoki, Tashiro, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/peat-emotion-by-saburoumaru-2-42590/ Thu, 23 May 2024 05:58:51 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42590 Saburomaru Distillery will hold its first event and tasting in Tokyo. The application period is from May 23 to noon on May 29. The application procedure is introduced with the distillery’s basic information. 1. Ticket application details Application period Thursday, May 23 – Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at noon Announcement of winners June 3, 2024 […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/torys-classic-limited-2-42574/ Thu, 23 May 2024 04:45:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42574 Suntory’s Tris series will release a limited-edition “Tris Classic <Fruity Aroma>”. Price and details. This is the first limited edition Tris Classic. Please read on with the details of Tris and other information. 1. Where can I buy it? It is listed as a new limited time release nationwide and is available at liquor stores. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-nagahama-d-sherry-d-wine-2-42112/ Thu, 16 May 2024 04:56:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42112 Information on the release of “Single Malt Nagahama Double Sherry Cask & Double Wine Cask” from the official website of Nagahama Roman Beer, which produces AMAHAGAN and other beers. The official site already states that the product is now on sale. It may be available at liquor stores, as it is not available at the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/info-catalog-kanosukehioki-2-42090/ Thu, 16 May 2024 04:15:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42090 We have released the seventh edition of the “Japanese Whisky Product Catalog Page“. The catalog is designed to help you purchase Japanese whisky, Single Malt Kanosuke, HIOKI POT STILL, and Kanosuke Double Distillery are the main products that are now available for purchase. In addition, the Limited Series, Distillery Limited Bottle, and Artist Series are […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nagahama-original-bottle-2-42133/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:48:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42133 Nagahama Distillery will hold an original bottle making workshop once a month starting in June. 1. Outline of original bottle production Number of participants Limited to 6 pairs per event (up to 2 people per pair) Time 2 hours from 15:00 to 17:00 Price 50,000 yen including tax for making 6 bottles of 700ml 1-1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-kanosukedoubledistillery-kanosukehiokipotstill-2-41373/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:32:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41373 Lottery for “KANOSUKE DOUBLE DISTILLERY & KANOSUKE HIOKI POT STILL” from KANOSUKE Distillery is now available. Includes lottery application details and past products from the Komasa Kanosuke Distillery. The lottery application for the two bottles of “Kanosuke DOUBLE DISTILLERY” and “Kanosuke HIOKI POT STILL” has been released in the mail magazine of Komasa Kanosuke Distillery […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mars-the-ya03-2-41349/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:24:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41349 New products from Hombo Brewery’s popular [MARS Y.A.] series, aged in the Yakushima aging cellar, are now on sale by lottery. Lottery sales information is also introduced. 1. Web lottery application Click here for the official Hombo Shuzo mail order website WEB lottery application form. Application period: Wednesday, April 17, 10 AM Lottery results: Winners […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-9y-cask-no-1842-2-41010/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:01:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41010 Limited edition from Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery. Review of Single Cask Komagatake AGED 9 YEARS Cask No. 1842. Characteristics, price, and how to purchase. The Komagatake Single Cask series is released annually. This year’s edition is limited to 269 bottles and uses 50 ppm sherry hogshead. 1. What is Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd. “Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd.” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-small-batch-2024-2-41006/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:44:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41006 Review of Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery’s limited edition Single Malt Komagatake 9 Year Small Batch 2024. Characteristics, prices, and how to purchase are explained. Komagatake 9 Year Old Small Batch 2023 won the Best Japanese Single Malt (Japan’s highest award) Single Malt Category (Small Batch) at the WWA. This year’s product won the Category Winner […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-amahagan-vino-de-pago-2-42166/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:09:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42166 Nagahama Distillery AMAHAGAN series. It is aged in Vino de Pago red wine barrels, the highest rank in the Spanish wine law. This product is already available for reservation at the official online store. 1. AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition Vino de Pago On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition Vino de Pago will […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chocolate-whisky-2024-2-39036/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:34:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39036 For Valentine’s Day gifts, coffee tea and alcoholic beverages. This issue introduces recommended whisky chocolates made with Japanese whisky. 1. YOIYO Akkeshi Hakuro Chocolate & Akkeshi Hakuro Chocolate Terrine The YOIYO series sold by Lotte Co. Chocolate and chocolate terrine using Single Malt Hakuro from the Akkeshi Distillery. 1-1. YOIYO Single Malt Hakuro Chocolate It […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komoro-whisky-festival-2-37759/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:56:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37759 The “Komoro Distillery Whisky Festival” will be held on February 23.24.25, right after the World Whisky Forum, a global event in the whisky industry, co-hosted by the Komoro Tourism Bureau and supported by Nagano Prefecture. 1. What is the Komoro Distillery? The first distillery by Karuizawa Distillers. Mr. Shimaoka, a former banker, and Mr. Ian […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-2024-edition-2-37711/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:27:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37711 After the release of the 7th anniversary bottle last November, the first bottle of the new year, Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition, was released. Characteristics, price, and purchase site. The Mars Tsunuki Distillery is located in the basin, where the temperature difference and the high quality water from the Kurata Mountains are well balanced. This […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-akkeshi-hakuro-2-37674/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:01:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37674 Collaboration of “YOIYO” chocolate and Hokkaido’s “Akkeshi Distillery” for the third year in a row! The “14th YOIYO <Akkeshi Distillery> Whisky Hakuro” and “15th YOIYO Terrine <Akkkeshi Distillery> Whisky Hakuro” are available for purchase. There is also a campaign to win a bottle of Single Malt Hakuro. YOIYO’s distillery collaboration products sake chocolate and sake […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru-charity-2-37638/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:42:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37638 Added on January 24, 2034 *Bottle sales sold out within one minute of the start of the event, and the total amount donated is said to be 6 million yen. From now on, part of the sales of “Saburomaru Smoky Highball” released by Saburomaru Distillery will be donated.   First of all, we would like […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hokkaido-cornwhisky-start-2-37624/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 09:09:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37624 Sapporo Shusei Kogyo (Sapporo) began producing “corn whisky” made mainly from Hokkaido corn on November 21. This is a rare attempt to produce grain whisky, which is made from grains other than barley malt, such as corn, on a continuous basis in Hokkaido. This project is part of the “Hokkaido Corn Whisky Project” promoted by […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-distillery-suntory-2-37614/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:13:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37614 The first whisky distillery in Japan, which will celebrate its 100th year of operation in 2023. 1. Outline “Shinjiro Torii,” the first president of Kotobukiya (now Suntory), started the distillery in 1923. It is world famous as the first whisky distillery in Japan, and its numerous products have been highly acclaimed at international whisky competitions. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburoumaru-guilty-gear-2-37317/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:55:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37317 The first blended whisky from the GUILTY GEAR x Saburomaru Distillery collaboration will go on sale December 21. Sol Bottle & Ky Bottle will be sold by lottery from December 14. Saburomaru Distillery, owned by Wakatsuru Shuzo, will release whiskey in collaboration with the “GUILTY GEAR” fighting game series developed by Arc System Works, Inc. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ontake-the-first-2023-2-37328/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:06:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37328 Review of Ontake Distillery in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, by Nishi Shuzo, finally the distillery’s first single malt whisky [Ontake THE FIRST EDITION 2023]. The distillery’s first single malt whisky “Ontake THE FIRST EDITION 2023” is reviewed. Ontake Distillery, the third distillery in Kyushu after Tsunuki and Kanosuke, has finally announced the release of […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/renew-ontake-first-edition-2-37324/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:54:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37324 The lottery for “Ontake THE FIRST EDITION 2023” from Ontake Distillery started on the 20th. We have already introduced it in another article, but we would like to inform you again that the lottery has started. For more details about the distillery, click here↓. [Lottery sales begin on December...The distillery's first single malt whisky from […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-tsunuki-2024-2-37259/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:40:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37259 Hombo Shuzo has received information about the lottery for the Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition. The application period is from December 25 to January 12. Last year’s 2023 Edition won the [SFWSC 2023 Best of class (world’s highest award) in the Japanese whisky category], and Single Malt Tsunuki 6th Anniversary of Mars Tsunuki Distillery won […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nagahama-third-2-37253/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:30:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37253 “Single Malt Nagahama THE THIRD BATCH” is now available from the official website of Nagahama Roman Beer, which operates the Nagahama Distillery. Characteristics, price, and purchase site are introduced. Nagahama THE THIRD BATCH, introduced in a previous article, was released in 2022 as FIRST BATCH and in May 2011 as SECOND BATCH, and the first […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-7th-anniversary-2-37247/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:18:41 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37247 A limited edition bottle commemorating the 7th anniversary of the Hombo Shuzo and Mars Tsunuki Distillery was sold exclusively at the Tsunuki Distillery Festival. Includes characteristics, price, and site for purchase. This is a limited edition bottle for the Tsunuki Distillery Festival, which was held locally for the first time in four years due to […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-tt-2-37720/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:34:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37720 “T&T TOYAMA COLLECTION” is an original brand of sake carefully selected by Mr. Inagaki and Mr. Shimono of T&T TOYAMA from among the original sake distilled and aged at distilleries around Japan for its high quality and individuality. This Single Malt Kanosuke is a 2019 distillation and 2023 bottling of a heavily peated malt-finished, Richard […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kirin-gotemba-molt-2-36571/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:48:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36571 Kirin Distillery Fuji Gotemba Distillery, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has signed a long-term contract to purchase barley produced in Gotemba; 100% Gotemba malt whisky after 2031? Fuji Gotemba Whisky, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has received news that it will be brewing whisky with malt produced in Gotemba. With the current global situation and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-whisky-matsuri2024-2-36564/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:27:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36564 The Chichibu Whisky Festival, which will be held for the 11th time in 2024, will be held again this year. Details on dates, venues, tickets, etc. are presented in this article. The 11th Chichibu Whisky Festival The Chichibu Whisky Festival will be held for the 11th time this year. The outline of the festival is […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-kanosuke-hioki-2-36558/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:35:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36558 Japanese whisky “Kanosuke HIOKI POT STILL”, the second standard product after “Single Malt Kanosuke”, will be released from the Komasa Kanosuke Distillery on December 1. It is distilled at the distillery in Hioki, Japan, using a new type of Japanese pot still inspired by Irish pot stills. What is the new Japanese whisky produced by […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-potstill-k-japanese-barley2023-2-36487/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:22:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36487 Review of Shizuoka Pot Still K Pure Japanese Barley 2023. Made with 100% Japanese barley, new from Gaiaflow Distilling Shizuoka Distillery. Includes characteristics, price, and purchase site. This is the fourth in the K series, following Prologue K, Pure Japanese Barley First Edition, and Pure Foreign Barley First Edition. This year’s release is the 2023 […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ontake-first-edition-2-36482/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:38:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36482 Ontake Distillery in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, owned by Nishi Shuzo, has finally released its first distillery single malt whisky [Ontake THE FIRST EDITION 2023], available for sale by lottery starting December 20. Ontake Distillery, the third distillery in Kyushu after Tsunuki and Kanosuke, has finally announced the release of its single malt whiskey, which […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-nagahama-third-2-36473/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:25:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36473 “Single Malt Nagahama THE THIRD BATCH” will be released on December 19, 2023 from the official website of Nagahama Roman Beer, which operates the Nagahama Distillery. FIRST BATCH was released in 2022, SECOND BATCH in 2023, and now information on the release of the third THIRD BATCH has been released. The key malts this time […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-third-cs-2-36464/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:21:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36464 Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS, the fourth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on November 24, 2023. Characteristics, taste, and product information on the cask strength version. New products “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS” and “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS Cask Strength” have been released by Saburomaru Distillery. This is […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-third-2-36425/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:05:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36425 “Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS,” the fourth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on November 24, 2023. Characteristics, taste, and product information. New products “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS” and “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS Cask Strength” have been released by Saburomaru Distillery. This is the fourth in the series […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mandarinoriental-sakurao-2-36419/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:07:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36419 Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakurao Islay Cask. Available at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo “Mandarin Bar” and “Oriental Lounge” from Friday, December 1. Characteristics, price, and details are explained. “Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo” will begin offering 170 limited bottles of its original whisky “Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakurao” at the “Mandarin Bar” and “Oriental Lounge” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-shosetsu-2-36310/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:24:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36310 Review of Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu. Newly released by Kenten Jitsugyo. Characteristics, price, and how to purchase. “Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu,” the 13th in the Akkeshi Whisky [Twenty-Four solar terms series], is now on sale. This is the first release in about three months since the last Single Malt Hakuro. The first release Single Malt […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-eigashima-quartet-2-36305/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:05:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36305 “Single Malt Eigashima QUARTET,” the second in a series of whiskies carefully selected and vatted by blender Keita Okawa from a wide variety of whisky bottles, will go on sale on November 27. Characteristics, price, and details are explained. Following the first “Single Malt Eigashima SEXTET” released in December 2022, the second “Single Malt Eigashima […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-asaka-ganache-2-36286/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:25:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36286 YOIYO’s 13th release has been announced. Continuing from the previous issue, a different type of chocolate from [Asaka Distillery]. Sold by Lotte. Characteristics, price, and how to purchase. “YOIYO Sake Ganache [Asaka Distillery],” the 13th in the “YOIYO” series, is now available from Lotte’s [Japanese craft sake chocolate]. The YOIYO series has previously collaborated with […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-shizuoka-potstill-k-japanese-2023-2-36168/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:40:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36168 Shizuoka Pot Still K Pure Japanese Barley 2023 Edition. Available late November from Gaiaflow Distilling Shizuoka Distillery. Characteristics, price, and details. This is the fourth in the K series and the second pure Japanese barley. This year’s edition will be the 2023 edition of the “Pot Still K Pure Japanese Barley First Edition”, which was […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru3-2-36151/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:01:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36151 “Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS,” the fourth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on November 24, 2023. Saburomaru Distillery has released information on the release of new products “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS” and “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS Cask Strength”. This is the fourth release following “Saburomaru 0 THE […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyspiritsfestival2024-yokohama-2-36157/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:34:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36157 “Whisky & Spirits Festival 2024 in Yokohama” will be held on February 11, 2024. Details of the event and how to purchase tickets. “WHISKY & SPIRITS FESTIVAL 2024 in YOKOHAMA” will be held on February 11, 2024. Admission tickets for “WHISKY FESTIVAL in TOKYO” held on December 2 and 3 are already sold out. The […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/wwf-komoro-2-36130/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:32:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36130 Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual World Whisky Forum in Komoro, Nagano, Japan, February 19-21, 2024. How to purchase tickets and what is the Forum all about? 1. What is the World Whisky Forum? World Whisky Forum (WWF) is a big event in the whisky world held once every 18 months. Anyone […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-akkeshi-shosetsu-2-36051/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:12:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36051 Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu. Released in late November from Kenten Jitsugyo and Akkeshi Distillery. Characteristics, price and details are explained. Kenten Jitsugyo Corporation, Akkeshi Distillery Facebook page has released information about the release of “Akkeshi Blended Whisky Shosetsu” in late November 2023. This will be the 13th release in the Akkeshi Whisky “Twenty-Four solar terms […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/royce-ao-no-ate-2-36045/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:49:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36045 To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Hokkaido-based chocolate maker ROYCE’ Confect Co.,Ltd. launched two new products in collaboration with Suntory Ao: “Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Highballs” and “Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Rock”. 1. What is ROYCE’ Confect Co.,Ltd. ROYCE’ raw chocolate is famous as a local souvenir of Hokkaido, and its production base is […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yokogawa-crowdfunding-2-35852/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:43:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35852 “Yokogawa Distillery” from Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan is now crowdfunding. Newborn of the distillery and support purchase of whisky to be completed in 3 years. 1. What is Yokogawa Distillery? Yokogawa Distillery produces shochu in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. They distill by unique methods such as “far-red roasting method,” “PH value conversion distillation method,” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komadadistillery-koma-pj-2-35845/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:58:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35845 On November 10, 2023, the theatrical animation “Komada -A Whisky Family-” was finally released to the public. Many whisky lovers have been waiting for its release. From the first day of the movie, many lovers, movie fans, and animation fans must have visited the movie theaters. A crowdfunding project to revive “KOMA,” the fantastic whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-highball-sherry-2-35824/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:05:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35824 Suntory announced that “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu <Sherry Barrel Original Whisky Blend> 350ml can” will be released in limited quantities nationwide from Tuesday, December 26. The price is 660 yen (tax included). This will be the third highball can after the release of “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu” in June and “Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki” in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kiuchi-yasato-visitor-2-35597/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:08:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35597 Kiuchi Brewery, which produces “Hitachino Nest Beer” and “Hinomaru Whisky”, announces the opening of the visitor center at the Yasato Distillery on November 11, 2023. 1. What is Kiuchi Brewery? The Kiuchi Brewery began operations in 1823 in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture. The company produces sake, shochu, wine, liqueurs, and the craft beer “Hitachino Nest Beer”. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestival2023-tokyo-originalbottle-2-35588/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:49:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35588 Lottery applications for original festival-only bottles for Whisky Festival 2023 in TOKYO are now open, from November 1 to 14, 2023. Details of the bottles and how to apply. Original bottles by a total of five Japanese distilleries and importers. The casks were selected by Mamoru Tsuchiya, representative of the Whisky Culture Institute, and bottled […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akashi-4y-maltyama-2-33192/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:36:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33192 Single Malt Akashi 4 Years Old Distillery Exploration, characteristics, price, and how to buy. Malt malt liquor distilled at Eigashima Distillery and stored in bourbon casks for four years. This is the eighth bottle of Maltoyama's 10th anniversary. Bottled after barrel selection by Hajime Hasumura, master of J's Bar in Ikebukuro.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-yuza-singlemalt-japanesewhisky-thirdedition2023-2-31843/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 06:24:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31843 The long-awaited third edition of the edition series from the Yuza Distillery, which has been remarkably successful in winning "GOLD" at the "International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2022," a world-class liquor competition with the theme "The World's One and Only Japanese Whisky," is now available!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/duty-free-shop-only-yamazaki-smoky-batch-the-first-hakushu-japanese-forest-2-31832/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:36:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31832 "YAMAZAKI SMOKY BATCH The First" and " HAKUSHU Japanese Forest BITTER SWEET EDITION" have become a hot topic of conversation in the Japanese duty free stores. We will provide information on where they are sold, what information is currently available, and what you need to know about how to shop at duty free stores in Japan.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-hakushudistillery-reopen-after-renovating-2-31825/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:28:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31825 After about 10 months of renovation work since the tour was suspended on December 19, 2022, Hakushu Distillery will finally reopen on October 2, 2023! A brief review of Suntory's 100-year history and current reservation status will be provided!]]>