https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:06:34 +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/asaka-1st-wooden-washback-2-52886/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:25:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52886 Reviewing “YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka PEATED 1st Wooden Washback” from Sasanokawa Shuzo. As indicated in the product name, Asaka Distillery introduced Japanese-made Douglas fir (beimatsu) wooden casks in 2019. This product is our first peated whisky made exclusively from spirit aged in these wooden casks. １．Product Name and Photo Single Malt Asaka Peated […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamaga-the-first-2-52577/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:49:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52577 The first single malt Japanese whisky from Kumamoto prefecture to be released at last. Yamaga The First. Includes taste and product information. Yamaga Distillery is a whisky distillery completed in November 2021. After almost four years of work, a single malt has finally been released. What is the taste of this product, created with a […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-double-2025limited-2-52528/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:58:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52528 The annual release from Kanosuke Distillery’s Limited Series. This time, the limited edition “Double Distilleries” is now available. Reviewing its characteristics and taste.   １．Bottles and labels Kanosuke Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025 KANOSUKE Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025  ２．Kanosuke Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025 Features   Shochu Richer Barrels Connecting the Evolution of Blending […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-spanishoak-2-52423/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:15:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52423 Official release from the Sakurao Distillery in Hiroshima Prefecture. The third edition of Stillman’s Selection is now available. Includes product information and reviews. “Stillman’s Selection” is a popular series of releases to the Sakurao Distillery. The first was SAKURAO SHERRY CASK, the second was TOGOUCHI MISTY, and the third was this Spanish Oak. This time, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sab-ocean-blue-1st-batch-2-52285/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:15:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52285 “Sabu.” blended whisky from Saburomaru Distillery A new limited edition from the series is now available.This is the third small batch whisky following SUNSET RED and NIGHT BLACK, the perennial products of the series. Saburomaru Distillery is one of the distilleries that produce and sell peated whisky under the slogan “The Ultimate Peat” and has […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-risshu-4-2-52179/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:25:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52179 The latest in the Nijushisekki Series from Akkeshi Distillery is now on sale. Single malt “Risshu” product review, features and price. The Nijushisekki Series has finally reached its 20th installment. This Risshu is positioned as the opening of the final movement of the Nijushisekki Series. Risshyu is one of the Nijushisekki, and according to the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ryuka-nb-bourbon-2-51685/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:56:51 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51685 Single malt whisky Ryuka NEW BORN 2025, newly released by Shinzato Shuzo and Suzaki Distillery. Features, price and how to purchase. The Suzaki Distillery, operated by Shinzato Shuzo Co. will begin distilling in May 2020.“Single Malt Whisky Ryuka NEW BORN 2025” was released． The ripening process in the subtropical zone of Okinawa is very humid […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-shinka-pb-w-2-51285/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:26:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51285 Private cask in Shizuoka owned by BAR Shinkai.Two distillation still’s [K] and [W] are finally bottled. The taste of distillation still [W] is reviewed. Private cask sales in Shizuoka have been taking place for some time. Distillation took place in November 2021 and bottling was completed on May 14, 2025. 3 years and 6 months […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-shinka-pb-k-2-51379/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:15:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51379 Private cask in Shizuoka owned by BAR Shinkai.Two distillers [K] and [W] are finally bottled. The taste of distiller [K] is reviewed. Private cask sales in Shizuoka have been taking place for some time. Distillation took place in November 2021 and bottling was completed on May 14, 2025. 3 years and 6 months of aging. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-asaka-2025-2-51114/ Wed, 21 May 2025 06:38:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51114 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2025 EDITION from Sasanokawa Shuzo.Features, price, and how to purchase. １．Product name and photo YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka 2025EDITION Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA 2025Edition ２．feature This product is a carefully selected blend of several types of barrel-aged malt liquors from the malt liquors […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tamba-singlemalt-2-51060/ Wed, 21 May 2025 06:26:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51060 Review of Kizakura Tanba Single Malt from Tanba Distillery by Kizakura Co.Features, price, and how to purchase. Kizakura Tanba Distillery has been selling two types of malt every year since 2022, and now they have released their first standard product, Kizakura Tanba Single Malt, by combining all the knowledge and technology they have cultivated so […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-claude-salud-friendship-2-50220/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:16:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50220 A single cask will be released from Akkeshi Distillery. A limited edition of 252 bottles will be tasted in collaboration with a major Dutch liquor distributor. Private bottles sold by the Akkeshi Distillery are usually also released after blending as “single malt”. However, this time, as a “Single Cask”, you can enjoy the matured original […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/blended-malt-asaka-mizunara-2-49672/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:53:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49672 Review of YAMAZAKURA Blended Malt Japanese Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve from Sasanokawa Shuzo.Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. product name and photo YAMAZAKURA Blended Malt Japanese Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve Yamazakura Blended Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA Doppelbock Cask Finish   ２．Blended Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA Mizunara Wood Reserve Characteristics The company was founded in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hishida-newborn-prelude1-2-49019/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:30:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49019 Newborn is now available from Tensei Shuzo Hishida Distillery. A review of the taste and contents of the new distillery’s products. Kagoshima shochu maker Tensei Shuzo’s Hishida Distillery will begin operations in 2022. The distillery produces whisky using soft water, one of the best in Kagoshima Prefecture. We are pleased to introduce its new bone, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ohtani-whisky-zodiac-sign-series-pisces-2-48971/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:09:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48971 The Niigata Kameda Distillery’s single malt Japanese whisky is finally on sale. Review of Ohtani Whisky Zodiac sign series “Pisces”. This small distillery was built by renovating part of the warehouse of the Ohtani main factory, a small-scale distillery in Niigata. Niigata Kameda Distillery’s “New Pot Peated” won the “World’s Best” award in the New […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-signature-blend-2-48793/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:04:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48793 YUZA Signature Blend, astandard product from the YUZA distillery of Kinryu Co. We reviewed a Japanese blended whisky made from gray whisky provided by distilleries in Japan. Last October, YUZA Classical Blend was released and we heard favorable feedback from many people. This time, since it is a standard blended product, it bears the “Signature” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-kyoda-sherry-2-48718/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:44:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48718 Helios Shuzo’s malt whisky “Kyoda” series single malt is now in stock. Introducing a malt whisky matured in the tropical island of Okinawa. Previously, Single Cask Kyoda  arrived and we introduced it to you, and now Single Malt Kyoda Sherry Cask Finish has newly arrived and we would like to introduce it to you. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/luckycat-may-and-hana-2-48740/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:07:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48740 The latest in the Lucky Cat series is released by Hombo Shuzo Mars Whisky. Introducing the taste and contents of the product. The Lucky Cat” is a series of blended Whiskys featuring unique cats, created with the blending techniques of Mars Whisky. For the past few years, it has been released around “Cat Day” on […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-for-highballclub-theone-2-48818/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:27:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48818 We reviewed a private cask owner’s bottle of Gaia Flow Shizuoka from THE ONE Highball Club in Osaka, which is well-known for Mossan’s Highball Club on youtuber. We received a private cask bottle of Gaia Flow Shizuoka from THE ONE Highball Club in Osaka, which is also well known in Mossan’s Highball Club. We would […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-ownersclub-for-shinkai-2-48490/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:52:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48490 Bar Shinkai barrels purchased at the KANOSUKE Distillery Owners Club have been bottled. A review of the whisky, limited to 21 bottles and offered only at BAR Shinkai. The “Owner’s Club” of KANOSUKE was previously introduced on this site. Three years have passed and the bottling is now complete. KANOSUKE’s Owner’s Club has already been […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-touji-2-48511/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:38:25 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48511 One of the 24 Season Series special bottles from Akkeshi Distillery. “Touji”, one of the 24 Season Series special bottles from Akkeshi Distillery, is now on sale. The review of the product, its features, and the price are introduced. The 24 Season Series is now in its 18th year. At this time, “Touji (Winter Solstice),” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/reki-blendedwhisky-2-48647/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:36:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48647 Helios Shuzo’ｓ blended whisky “Reki”. A review of the taste of blended whisky made in Okinawa. Helios Shuzo is well known for its “Kura” and “Single Malt Kyoda,” but this blended whisky is a blend of malt whisky produced in-house, Scottish malt whisky, and grain whisky aged for three years in Okinawa. 1. photo of […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-doppelbock-caskfinish-2-48539/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:28:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48539 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese whisky Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish from Sasanokawa Shuzo.Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. product name and photo YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese whisky Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish 2.   ２．Characteristics of Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish This is the second barrel […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kyoda-siglecask-sherry-2-47970/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:36:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47970 Small-batch single malt, single cask, cask strength Kyoda by Helios Shuzo in Okinawa, Japan. Includes product features and reviews. This is the first new arrival of the single malt Japanese whisky “Kyoda Single Cask” from Helios Shuzo and Kyoda Distillery in two years. The concept is to “enjoy the individuality of the cask to the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-2025-2-47943/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:51:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47943 Honbo Shuzo and Tsunuki Distillery release single malt again this year, reviewing single malt Japanese whisky that can be purchased for less than 10,000 yen. Tsunuki’s edition series is released every January. Mars Tsunuki distillery is located in the basin with its unique cold temperature difference and high quality water from the Kurata mountain range. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-mg-barshinkai-15th-2-47923/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:01:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47923 The 15th anniversary bottle of BAR Shinkai Azabujuban, which operates this site. Ichiro’s Malt & Grain BAR Shinkai 15th Anniversary Bottle” has arrived. Contents and taste are introduced. BAR Shinkai Azabujuban celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Thank you for your patronage. To commemorate our 15th anniversary, we have just received a BAR Shinkai limited […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-mg-whisky-abbey-2024-2-47890/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47890 Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Single Cask #13779 WHISKY ABBEY 2024, a review of a limited edition single cask displayed at an Australian whisky event. Ichiro’s Malt has been bringing limited edition whiskies to many people at various bars, events, and for overseas consumption. This product is also a blend of Ichiro’s Malt & Grain and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-mg-whisky-abbey-2023-2-47864/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:46:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47864 Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Single Cask #7257 WHISKY ABBEY 2023, a review of a limited edition single cask displayed at an Australian Whisky event. Ichiro’s Malt has been bringing limited edition whiskies to many people at various bars, events, and for overseas consumption. This product is also a product of Ichiro’s Malt & Grain blended […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-art03-2-47828/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:36:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47828 A review of whisky sold for tax purposes in the hometown produced by Honbou Shuzo and Mars Tsunuki Distilling.Includes features, price, and purchase site. This art collection is a series of whisky bottles labeled with artwork inspired by the beautiful nature of Minamisatsuma City and by artists from the city. This limited edition whisky is […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-8th-anniversary-2-47325/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:09:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47325 Limited edition bottle commemorating the 8th anniversary of the Hombo Shuzo and Mars Tsunuki Distillery. Review of the limited edition bottle sold at the Tsunuki Distillery Festival.Includes features, price, and site to purchase. The Tsunuki and Kanosuke distillery festival is an annual tradition. This festival is held in Kagoshima, and shuttle buses and other services […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-c-palaeno-2-47388/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47388 Papillon series from Honbo Brewery. Mars Malt Le Papillon Triple Cask“Miyamamonkicho”,features, price and how to buy. With a label featuring a picture of a butterfly, many whisky lovers may recognize it. Mars Malt Le Papillon” series. Many varieties have been released so far. This time, the 18th release in the Papillon series, Mars Malt Le […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoichi-10years-47190/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:57:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47190 Limited production of 9,000 bottles per year; review of single malt Yoichi 10 year old with age statement, which is back after a seven year absence. In 2022, Yoichi 10 years old was revived from Yoichi’s aging products, which had been discontinued in August 2015. The Yoichi 10, 12, 15, and 20 year olds and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-soukou-2-47105/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:41:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47105 Akkeshi Distillery has released the latest in the 24 Season Series, “Frostfall (Soukou)”. Product review, features and price.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kapatcirkamuy-akkeshi-tsunuki-2-47085/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:03:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47085 This special whiskey was created by exchanging the original whisky produced at two distilleries located far apart in Hokkaido and Kagoshima. Includes flavor and characteristics. In whisky, the maturing environment is one of the factors that bring about changes in aroma and flavor, not to mention the newmake whisky. This product was born in Hokkaido and Kagoshima, which are far away from each other.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-malt-duo-tsunuki-akkeshi-2-47057/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:03:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47057 Review of a special whisky produced by the Tsunuki distillery and the Atsugishi distillery through an exchange of original whiskey! Taste and characteristics are introduced. A new whiskey has been created by exchanging the original whiskey from two distilleries with opposing climates, Hokkaido and Kagoshima. This article will introduce the Malt Duo released by Mars Whisky Tsunuki.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/dessin-series-flora2024-2-46851/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:04:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46851 Review of a single malt finally released from a secluded distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture [Igawa Distillery]! Includes flavor and characteristics. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/togouchi-premium-2-47635/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:34:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47635 Review of SAKURAO B&D’s blended Japanese Whisky Togouchi Premium. Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. photos of the bottle and the website where it can be purchased Blended Japanese Whisky Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky Togouchi Premium 2. blended japanese Whisky Togouchi premium features Togouchi has been involved in Whisky making since its establishment, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburoumaru-fifth-2-46834/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:50:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46834 Review of Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE HIEROPHANT, the sixth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series. The Saburomaru distillery is one of the distilleries that produce and sell peated whiskey under the slogan “The Ultimate Peat” and has many fans in Japan because of its outstanding smokiness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-muroi-2-46718/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:25:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46718 The popular TV drama series “Odoru Daishousasen” has been relaunched! Review of the lottery-only Atsugishi, which appears in the latest films “Shinji Muroi: The Undefeated” and “Shinji Muroi: The One Who Lives on”.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tamba-2024-2nd-2-46675/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:54:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46675 Review of Kizakura Tamba Single Malt Bottled in 2024 2nd fromTamba Distillery by Kizakura Co.Features, price, and how to purchase. Kizakura is a major sake maker, but now releases a wide variety of products, including beer and whiskey. The whiskey produced by Kizakura was initially distilled in stainless steel tanks, but now that copper pot […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikkanine-decades-2-46658/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:19:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46658 A special whisky commemorating the 90th anniversary of Nikka's founding [The Nikka Nine Decades]. Features, taste, and product information.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-classical-blend-2-46640/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:07:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46640 YUZA Classical Blend, a new product from the Yusa distillery of Kinryu Co. Japanese blended whiskey made from gray whiskey provided by distilleries in Japan is now on sale. The price is 11,000 yen (tax included). Features and flavors are introduced together.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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/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/ontake-the-first-bourbon-2-45939/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:23:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45939 Ontake Distillery in Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, owned by Nishi Shuzo, is unexpectedly aged in bourbon barrels. The features and list price are also introduced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2024-edition-2-45910/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:09:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45910 Single Malt Komagatake 2024 Edition, released in late August 2024. The blend this time consists mainly of bourbon casks, with sherry and wine casks, and is a bottle with aromas of apple tea and ripe persimmon. List price 9020 yen (tax included)]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2024-2-45887/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:39:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45887 Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish", released in limited quantities every year, is now available in the 2024 vintage. It was aged in the same casks used for Minami-Shinshu Beer's IPA, and the crisp taste of the IPA cask finish makes it a must-try. List price: 9,900 yen (tax included)]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-shousho-2-45022/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:31:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45022 The latest in the Twenty-Four Seasons series, 'SHOUSHO', is now available from Akkeshi Distillery. Includes a review of the product, its features, price and how to buy.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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-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/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/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/akkeshi-koku-2-42681/ Tue, 28 May 2024 06:32:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42681 Akkeshi Blended Whisky Koku Review. This is a new release from Kaken Jitsugyo Akkeshi Distillery in the Akkeshi 24 Season series. The price is 16,500 yen (including tax). Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/togouchi-misty-2-42304/ Wed, 22 May 2024 05:35:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42304 Review of [Single Malt Japanese Whisky Togochi MISTY STILLMAN'S SELECTION] released by SAKURAO B&D. Features, price and how to buy.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-6y-cask-no-t121-2-41729/ Tue, 07 May 2024 05:37:31 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41729 Limited edition from Mars Tsunuki Distillery. Review of Single Cask Tsunuki AGED 6 YEARS Cask No. T121. Features, price, and how to buy this product, which won the WWA 2024 Single Cask Category Best Japanese Single Cask (Japan's highest award).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-the-ya-03-2-41714/ Thu, 02 May 2024 06:28:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41714 MARS The Y.A. #03 is now available from Hombo Shuzo. Reviewed the latest third release of "Yakushima Aged Malt Whiskey." The price is 10,450 yen. Features and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tamba-2024-1st-mizunara-2-41435/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:44:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41435 Review of Kizakura Tanba Single Malt Bottled in 2024 1st from Tanba Distillery by Kizakura Co. Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/kanosuke-double-distillery-2-40851/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:12:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40851 KANOSUKE DOUBLE DISTILLERY, a blended whiskey from the Kanosuke Distillery and Hioki Distillery by Kosho Kanosuke Distillery, is finally on sale. The price is 14,300 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-akkeshist-2-40621/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:00:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40621 THEKKESHIST Atsugishi 24-Season Spin-off Claude Whiskey]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-spring-2-40743/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:31:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40743 The latest release from Yamagata's Yusa distillery, YUZA Spring in Japan 2024. review of the latest single malt. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included). Unlike the previous edition series, this whiskey is titled Spring in Japan. The bottle is a gorgeous cherry blossom color.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-japanese-blended-2024-2-41109/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:56:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41109 Ichiro's Malt & Grain Blended Japanese Whiskey Limited Edition 2024. venture whiskey, released by Chichibu Distillery. Features and price.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-nagasakiageha-2-40102/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:51:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40102 Papillon series from Honbo Brewery. Mars Malt Le Papillon Single Cask "P.memnon". Price: 15,400 yen (tax included). Features and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-peated-2023-2-41259/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:53:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41259 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Asaka PEATED 2023 EDITION from Sasanogawa Shuzo, a limited edition product in Fukushima Prefecture. Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-sakura-cask-finish-2-40098/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:19:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40098 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Azumi SAKURA CASK FINISH from Sasanogawa Shuzo. Features, price, and how to purchase.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-risshun-2-39629/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:45:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39629 Akkeshi Distillery has released information on the release of "Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun," the 14th in theTwenty-Four solar terms series. The price is 19,800 yen (including tax). The key malt is "all Hokkaido whisky. It is the "most peaty" of the current Twenty-Four solar terms series.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/luckycat-hana-choco-2-39778/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:44:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39778 Hombo Shuzo Mars Whiskey releases a new limited series product "The Lucky Cat". The price is 5,720 yen (tax included). The soft sweetness and fruitiness derived from Oloroso sherry and wine casks and the aggressive, structured flavor brought by Spanish oak barrels make this blended whiskey feel like a gentle older sister and a tomboyish younger sister.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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/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-hioki-2-36622/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:16:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36622 KANOSUKE HIOKI POT STILL", the second standard product after "Single Malt KANOSUKE", has been released. It is distilled at the distillery in Hioki, Japan, using a new type of Japanese pot still inspired by Irish pot stills. This is a new form of Japanese whiskey from the Yoshinosuke Komasa Distillery. The suggested retail price is 12,100 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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/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/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/yuza-third-edition-2023-2-35489/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:31:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35489 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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/review-mars-miyamasijimi-2-35496/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:25:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35496 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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-ipa-finish-2-35571/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:36:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35571 The latest release from Asaka Distillery, IPA CASK FINISH, is a bourbon barrel first fill, non-pitched sake that was aged in Barrel Aged Imperial IPA barrels at HOPJAPAN, a brewery in Miyakoji-machi, Fukushima Prefecture. It has a complex taste with a freshness characteristic of hops, moderate bitterness and acidity, and a sweetness derived from Asaka. Non-chill filtered and naturally colored.]]> 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/komagatake-2023-edition-2-30309/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:52:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30309 The 2023 Edition is a single malt whiskey bottled in a limited edition 2023 bottle with a balanced vatting of bourbon barrel, sherry cask, and port cask aged base spirit.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-redwinecask-2023-2-33096/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:36:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33096 This whisky is very fruity and also has a firm spicy character. The aroma is wonderful, and the alcohol attack is firm but smooth. The spiciness of cinnamon along with the fruity aroma leaves the nostrils as one, and the tannininess and spiciness characteristic of red wine casks come together and envelop you in a long aftertaste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-hakuro-2-29849/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:52:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29849 Aged for more than 3 years in Hokkaido oak barrels, etc., with some of the original barley made from barley produced in Hokkaido. The aroma is characterized by a slightly smoky peat aroma that is different from the peatiness of previous Atsukishi wines. The oriental aroma peculiar to Mizunara oak is gradually coming to the surface.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ryuka-newborn-2023-2-30147/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:57:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30147 Aging in the subtropical zone of Okinawa is very humid and the Angels share is approximately 10%. The wine was aged for 1 year and 3 months in Oloroso sherry barrels and 3 months in Spanish oak barrels for a total of 1 year and 6 months.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/cosmo-winecask-2023-2-30157/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:37:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30157 Mars Maltage Cosmo, which expresses complexity and depth by vatting multiple malt wines, is additionally aged in empty barrels used for red wine.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blossom-harmony-2023-2-30225/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:09:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30225 This special "HIBIKI" is a blend of a wide variety of unblended whisky that has been aged well over the course of four seasons and rare whisky  that has been post-aged in cherry blossom casks.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-potstill-w-japanese-barley-2-30236/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:43:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30236 This is the successor to "Prologue W" and the third in the W series, consisting of the wood-fired distiller W's original sake. 100% Japanese barley is used. This Japanese whiskey is made only from non-peated bourbon barrel-aged whiskey.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-2023-2-30251/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:21:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30251 Single Malt Kanosuke 2023 LIMITED EDITION is mainly made with peat malt and aged in bourbon casks in 2018-2019, vatted and bottled at cask strength in multiple casks, including shochu rechar casks.Enjoy the mellow sweetness and long-lasting smoky flavor.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-mizunaraheads-claudewhisky-2-29197/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:47:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29197 Private bottle commemorating the 100th anniversary of CLAUDE WHISKY operation. Mizunara Heads Hogshead aged single cask whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-shoman-2-28992/ Wed, 31 May 2023 08:34:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28992 The key malt is all Hokkaido Quercus crispula. The cask composition is a diverse blend of bourbon, sherry, wine, quercus crispus, and rum. The fruity top, oriental aroma like incense, and smoky aroma follow each other, and the round mouthfeel like honey, citrus, herbs, and tidal flavors are typical of Akkeshi.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yuza-2023-2-28788/ Wed, 24 May 2023 07:05:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28788 This single malt Japanese whisky is the "origin" of Yuza Distillery's house style. It is characterized by its clean, fruity taste and sweet vanilla-like flavor. "Clean, sweet and fruity" with vanilla, honey and fruity sweet aroma.]]>