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/second-limited-sale-ichirosmalt-barshinkai-2-50059/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:36:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50059 The 2nd limited edition private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt produced to commemorate BAR Shinkai’s 15th anniversary! Sales begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025   BAR Shinkai, which operates three BARs in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has created a private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its establishment in 2010. The […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/%e3%80%90news%e3%80%91hanyudistillery-open-visitorcenter-2-50026/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:32:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50026 Toa Shuzo to Hold Grand Opening of Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center on May 16, 2012 and Start Accepting Reservations for Tours (Head office: Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Yasuhisa Nakata) announced on April 17, 2025 the grand opening of the Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center on May 16, 2025, a facility for tours of the Hanyu […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-saburoumarudistillery-blenderroom-workshoproom-2-49738/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:20:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49738 The oldest whisky distillery in Tohoku, Saburomaru Distillery, has a blender room and workshop room. (Head office: Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama; President, Master Blender: Takahiko Inagaki) has just opened a new blender’s room and workshop room at Saburomaru Distillery. This will allow us to maximize the potential of the sake we have and create new and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatakedistillery-festival2025-2-49619/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:50:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49619 The second “Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival” will be held on the long-awaited May 18 (Sunday)! (Headquarters: Kagoshima City; President: Kazuto Hombo) will hold the “Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival” to express our gratitude for your patronage. On the day of the festival, the distillery staff will hold seminars on whisky tasting, the Nijo Barley Project produced […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/jw-logo-2-49507/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:13:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49507 Japanese whisky logo established and maintenance begins with the aim of becoming a legal entity. In February 2021, the Japan Western Liquor Brewers Association established voluntary standards for Japanese whisky. In order to enhance their effectiveness, the “Japanese whisky Logo ” was established and announced in March 2025. The logo will make it easier to […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-singlemalttunuki2024-bestjapanesesinglemalt-award-2-49483/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:11:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49483 At the World whisky Awards (WWA) 2025 Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition” was Best Japanese Single Malt” at the World Whisky Awards (WWA) 2025 1.World whiskys Awards (WWA) The World whiskys Awards (WWA) is a whisky competition sponsored by Paragraph Publishing (UK), publishers of the whisky magazine “Whisky Magazine”, and only official bottles of whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-ichirosmandg-barshinkaipb-2-49343/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:20:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49343 Private Bottle of Ichiro’s Malt Produced to Commemorate BAR Shinkai’s 15th Anniversary to be Available in Limited Quantities from Tuesday, March 25, 2025   BAR Shinkai, which operates three BAR in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has created a private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its founding in 2010. BAR Shinkai stores have […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestivalosaka2025-ticketsales-2-49589/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:40:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49589 Admission tickets on sale from Wednesday, April 9! Large-scale whisky tasting event! Whisky Festival 2025 in Osaka (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Mamoru Tsuchiya) will start selling admission tickets for “Whisky Festival 2025 in Osaka” to be held at Osaka Nanko ATC Hall on June 28 (Sat.) and 29 (Sun.), 2025, from April 9 (Wed.) at […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-kakiko2-2-49130/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:27:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49130 Limited whisky “Oyster Lullaby”, which can be drunk only in Akkeshi cho, has been renewed to 2025Ver and is now available at restaurants in the town. The limited whisky offered only at restaurants in Akkeshi-cho has been renewed and 2025Ver is now available to drink. We would like to introduce the products that we would […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komorodistillery-festival-2-48382/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:29:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48382 The “Komoro Distillery whisky Festival 2025” will be held on March 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun), 2025. This is a new style of festival that allows visitors to enjoy not only the Komoro Distillery, but also special venues in the city of Komoro and walking around town. Visitors will rediscover the unique experience of the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-whiskypedia-collaborative-whisky-2-48361/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48361 The details of the collaboration whisky between the manga “Welcome to Komada Distillery – Until Wakaba Buds”, Saburomaru Distillery, and Whiskypedia will be introduced by Master Blender Takahiko Inagaki himself on “Whiskypedia” on Thursday, March 13, at 24:00 midnight. Master Blender Takahiko Inagaki will personally introduce the whisky on “Whiskypedia. The first volume of the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nagahama-distillery-tenichi-2-48233/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:40:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48233 Nagahama Distillery, Japan’s smallest whisky distillery operated by Nagahama Romantic Beer Co. and Tenichi, a long-established tempura restaurant, jointly developed an original blend whisky to be served from March 1, 2025 (Saturday). ～Taste the new harmony of tempura and whisky.～ This whisky is a one-of-a-kind whisky that was arrived at after more than a year […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburoumaru-wwa2025-2-48159/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:18:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48159 (President: Takahiko Inagaki) won the top prize in the category of two products at the World Whisky Awards 2025, an international whisky competition sponsored by the British whisky magazine Whisky Magazine. 1. What is the World Whisky Awards (WWA)? The World Whisky Awards (WWA) is an international whisky competition sponsored by the British whisky magazine, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hioki-pot-still-2024-limited-edition-2-48135/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:11:41 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48135 Introducing the one and only Japanese craft whisky carefully selected by JAL to the world (Vol. 6) JAL aims to create relationships and connections through transportation by selling “Japanese craft whisky” made at craft distilleries scattered throughout Japan and encouraging people to visit various parts of Japan for the experience. This time, as the sixth […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whisky-spirits-festival-2025-yokohama-2-48036/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:21:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48036 Whisky & Spirits Festival 2025 in Yokohama”. This year, the festival will be held on two days in April. Details of the event and how to purchase tickets. WHISKY & SPIRITS FESTIVAL 2024 in YOKOHAMA” will be held on April 26 and 27, 2025. The Yokohama event will feature not only Whisky, but also “spirits […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/taiki-cosmic-glen-distillery-2-47547/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:03:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47547 New distillery in Taiki-chou, Hokkaido. The company was established under the slogan “locally made whisky. Taiki Town is located about 60 km south of Obihiro, Hokkaido, and is a land that has been actively attracting experiments and flight tests in the field of aviation and space under the slogan “Space Town Development”. 大樹町 · 北海道広尾郡北海道広尾郡maps.app.goo.gl […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-event-new-sub-2-47570/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:06:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47570 A brief look at the Saburomaru Distillery’s Tokyo event held on 12/6. We will also introduce information on the distillery’s new brand of blended Whisky, SAB. Tokyo Event Report 1-1. Introduction This event was held in three parts for the media, related parties, and whisky fans (by lottery). The event was held at Refork Otemachi. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-whisky-matsuri-2025-2-47690/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:04:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47690 On 16 February 2025, the Chichibu Whisky Festival will be held for the 12th time. Details on dates, venues and tickets are presented in this article. More information will be updated as information is disseminated. We are already about a month into 2024. The last whisky event of the year will be Whisky Fest Tokyo, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-single-malt-shousho-2-47799/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:35:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47799 The 17th release of the latest in the YOIYO series will go on sale on October 29. YOIYO whisky Shousho”. The latest in the YOIYO series has been released for the first time in half a year. This time, chocolates using “Single Malt Shousho” from the well-known Akkeshi Distillery 24 Season Series will be on […]]]> 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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-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/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/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/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/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/yabu-distillery-2-35583/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:39:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35583 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?]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/worlds-most-admired-whiskies2023-2-35698/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:41:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35698 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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-succeeded-in-mechanizing-the-whiskybarrel-recharring-process-2-35711/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:23:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35711 It is estimated that there are currently only about 50 barrel makers, known as coopers, in Japan. In these days of craft whisky warfare, whisky barrels are one of the three indispensable sacred weapons. Many companies are suffering from a shortage of barrels because the supply of whiskey barrels, which are made by hand, cannot […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/gakkogawa-distillery-2-35737/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:52:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35737 Whiskey distillery [Gakkogawa Distillery] in Yuza-machi, Yamagata Prefecture, owned by Tatenokawa Shuzo, started whiskey production using Chokaisan subterranean water for brewing.]]> 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/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/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/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!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hyakumangoku-whiskyfes-2023-2-31423/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:17:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31423 The first "Whisky Festival from Kanazawa" was held in July 2017. The second will be held in October 2019, and this year, 2023, will be the third. In addition to whisky, there will be booths for the hottest craft gin, beer, and Kanazawa's delicious gourmet food.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/isc2023-yamazaki25-hibiki30-2-31431/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:18:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31431 Suntory's "Yamazaki Aged 25 Years" won the "Supreme Champion Spirit" award, the highest award in all categories, for the first time at the "ISC", a world-class liquor competition. Many other Japanese whiskies won awards. A list of Gold and above award-winning products are introduced here.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-yoshiwa-whisky-park-2-31406/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:18:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31406 SAKURAO B&D announced plans to open "SAKURAO YOSHIWA WHISKY PARK (tentative name)", a theme park with a scenic whisky distillery. "SAKURAO YOSHIWA WHISKY PARK (tentative name)", a new whisky distillery, will be established on the grounds of the "Enchanted Village" in Yoshiwa, located in the mountains of Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The total investment will be several billion yen. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/jal-akkeshi-hakuro-2-31351/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:48:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31351 "Akkeshi Single Malt Hakuro" will be on sale on JAL's international flights from October to November. Sold only to members with advance reservations.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/wcc-event-2023-2-31291/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:29:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31291 The Institute of Whisky Culture Inc. will hold its first Commemorative "Connoisseur Club Inaugural Event" on Sunday 15 October 2023 to celebrate the launch of a new membership organization, the "Whisky Connoisseur Club (WCC)". Participation is limited to the first 300 people who have a Whisky Expert (WE), Professional (WP), Lecturer (WL) or other Connoisseur qualification only.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-100th-anniversary-bottle-2-31012/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:33:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31012 Suntory Global website has released the designs of "Hibiki Japanese Harmony Anniversary Edition" and "Hibiki 21 Years Old Anniversary Edition" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of whisky making.]]> 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/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/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/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-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/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/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/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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/isc2023-result-2-30463/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:45:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30463 The 28th International Spirits Competition was held in London this year. More than 2,200 spirits were entered from about 70 countries around the world, and among them, we would like to introduce 38 Japanese whiskies that won the Double Gold and Gold awards.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-komoro-distillery-2-30231/ Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:28:25 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30231 On June 18 (Sunday), three years after the press conference was announced in December 2020, Karuizawa Distillers held a ceremony to mark the completion of the Komoro Distillery and the start of distillation. The company welcomed Mr. Ian Chang, former master blender of "KAVALAN" in Taiwan, who was a big topic at the press conference, and showed sufficient spirit from his comments at the press conference such as "I want to produce the world's best whiskey in Komoro" and "I want to make Komoro my second hometown".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-hokkaidou-marche-2-30440/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 06:18:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30440 Hokkaido's alcoholic beverages and food are now attracting attention from all over the world. The "Delicious Hokkaido Sake and Food Marché," which attracted 50,000 visitors in three days last year, will be held for three days from June 30 to July 2 at Sapporo Odori Park 8-chome Special Site.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-distillery-report-2-30243/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30243 One hundred years ago, Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru of Kotobukiya (now Suntory) paid a visit to the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, which was built on the border of Kyoto and Osaka prefectures, as a paid tour. Here is a report on the tour, the Yamazaki Whisky Pavilion, and their impressions.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-beam-suntory-ardray-2-29321/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:08:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29321 [Overseas Flash Report] Beam Suntory's Blended Scotch Whisky "ARDRAY" was released in the overseas market in advance. Detailed introduction of the concept, component spirits, tasting notes, blender's comments, etc.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-behind-the-cask-2-29312/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:42:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29312 [New Distillery] "BEHIND THE CASK," an independent bottlers company, announces the smallest whisky distillery project in Japan in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, on June 6, 2023. Official details will be revealed at a joint press conference on June 12.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/likaman-whiskymesse-2023-2-29278/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:25:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29278 World Whisky Gathers in Kyoto! The event will be held on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6. Advance ticket sales began on Thursday, April 27 at Likaman Online Shop, E-Plus, Ticket Pia, L-Tike and Liquor Mountain stores (limited to 700 tickets for each section).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/twsc-tastingparty-2023-2-29259/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:37:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29259 This is a big event where you can sample over 700 award-winning bottles from the "TWSC (Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition) 2023." This is a unique event where you can enjoy free and paid tastings of not only whisky, but also gin, brandy, rum, vodka, shochu, and various other spirits.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/release-information-whisky-festival-2023-in-yokohama-2-28874/ Tue, 30 May 2023 05:58:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28874 The long-awaited ticket release date for Whisky Festival 2023 in YOKOHAMA, which will be held for the first time in Yokohama, has been set! We will provide information on how to purchase tickets, access, and a map of the area!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/media-welcome-komada-distillery-2-27963/ Tue, 09 May 2023 04:59:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27963 "Welcome to Komada Distillery" information released in late April and if this distillery is related to that one...? The following is a comparison of the information and the pictures of the distillery!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sfwsc2023-results-2-27678/ Fri, 05 May 2023 07:08:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27678 The results of "SFWSC 2023", another year of turbulence, have been announced. Japanese whisky, standard whisky, up-and-coming whisky, and even whisky that you may not know where it comes from! We will also delve deep into the whiskies that are not so easy to find, and explain them from our own unique perspective!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hokkaido-whiskyfes-2023-2-27597/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:45:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27597 The event will be held for the first time in four years on Sunday, July 2, 2023. A record number of over 80 booths will offer a variety of attractive bottles with free tastings.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/smokyhighball-twitter-campaign-2-27561/ Mon, 01 May 2023 06:34:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27561 Finally, the total sales of canned smoky highballs from Saburomaru Distillery reached 1 million units! To show our gratitude, we launched the "One Million Yen Hospitality in Toyama" campaign.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-tomakomai-2-27484/ Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:26:41 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27484 Ichiro's Malt Venture Whisky to Build Grain Distillery in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Aiming for 2025 Operation]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestival-2023-yokohama-2-26161/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:40:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=26161 [Breaking news] Good news for those who cannot attend Osaka in June! The annual Whisky Festival will be held in Yokohama for the first time!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-asaka-2023-edition-2-25872/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:10:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25872 A complex and flavorful single malt Japanese whisky, carefully blended with Bourbon Barrel Non-Pete Asaka Barrel. Lottery sales of 200 bottles.]]>