https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Mon, 26 May 2025 08:07:24 +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-ichiros-malt-chichibu2-2-50754/ Tue, 13 May 2025 04:46:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50754 Ichiro’s Malt made from the Chichibu No. 2 distillery, which is finally being released.The difference between Chichibu No.1 and Ichiro’s Malt is explained. Although Chichibu No. 2 Distillery’s original whisky has been bottled at previous Chichibu Whisky Festivals and other events, this is the first time it has been released to the general public in […]]]> 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/chichibudistillery-2-42660/ Sat, 25 May 2024 07:22:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42660 Covers basic information on the Chichibu distillery, from production specifications to master blenders.]]> 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/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/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/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/recommended-low-price-2024-2-39597/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:32:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39597 Japanese whiskey is soaring in popularity; from April 2024, two major manufacturers, Suntory and Nikka, have announced price increases, resulting in further shortages. It is expected to take about five years to stabilize supply in the future. This article will introduce whiskies that can be purchased at low prices to 8,000 yen, excluding 2024, Suntory, and Nikka.]]> 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/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/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/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/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/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/new-konadadistillery-collaboration2-2-30129/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:22:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30129 P.A.WORKS, the production company that created hits such as "Skip and the Loafer" and "Palipi Komei," has announced the full details of the collaboration whiskey with "Welcome to Komada Distillery," the latest in their work series. We will introduce you to that distillery in Chichibu and that distillery when it comes to the collaboration whiskey, as well as how to draw lots, along with information on the five newly released distilleries!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/2023-fathersday-gift-2-29228/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:53:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29228 From classic Japanese whiskies that have long been a favorite to recently released hot products, we introduce authentic Japanese whiskies that are suitable as Father's Day gifts for 2023.]]> 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/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/japanesefes2022-2-24280/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:52:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24280 "JAPANESE FES 2022 in TOKYO", a two-day gathering of Japanese whiskies, gins, and spirits, was held on December 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2022, hosted by the Whisky Culture Institute. We bring you the latest Japanese whisky trends.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-the-first-ten-2-16626/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:54:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16626 The first whisky with years was released from Ichiro's Malt. I feel the flavor of the barrel of the bourbon system and the flavor of the original sake of Ichiro's malt firmly.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-maltgrain-blended-japanese-limited-2022-2-16536/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:10:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16536 A well-balanced blend of unbalanced sake from Chichibu Distillery, Hanyu Distillery, and Kawasaki Distillery. It is a gem that you can enjoy the complex taste and the aging feeling of the unorided sake.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-price-up-2-15790/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15790 Ichiro's Malt, which enjoys great popularity around the world, has decided to raise the prices of its four standard products (Leaf Series) starting April 1, 2022. The maximum price increase is 33%.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-the-peated-2016-2-15196/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:22:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15196 Chichibu The Peted 2016, distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2016. Pete reminiscent of Ardbegg and balanced flavor are attractive.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-the-peated-2022-2-15075/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:05:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15075 A new work for the first time in four years in the Chichibu Peted series. It features a solid smoky flavor, cream-like sweetness, and plum-like fruitiness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/world-whiskies-awards-2022-japan-2-14763/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:24:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14763 The results of the world whisky awards 2022 qualifiers have been announced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ichirosmalt-chichibu-the-peated-2022-2-14411/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:36:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14411 Released in late February 2022, Chichibu Distillery Single Malt Whisky Vol.16. 11,000 bottling. Peated type single malt whisky prepared at Chichibu Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/catalog-ichirosmalt-info-2-14318/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:32:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14318 The fourth edition of the "Product List Catalog where Japanese Whiskey Can Be Bought" is Ichiro's Malt. Ichiro's malts evaluated from all over the world are introduced in the list.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/urawakeiba-venture-whisky-2-13563/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:12:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13563 Venture Whisky and Urawa Horse Racing collaboration whisky have been released. It's a pretty unique whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whisky-festival-2022-ticket-2-13354/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:55:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13354 Whisky Festival 2022, an exhibition and tasting event where whisky from all over the world will gather. More than 70 distilleries, liquor stores, bars, and other booths from Japan and abroad will exhibit their whiskies. Detailed information on the original bottles that will be sold by lottery at the event is now available.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-whisky-matsuri-2-13248/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:19:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13248 It's time again for the Chichibu Whiskey Festival! It's an online event, with whiskey distillery tours and a great raffle!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/recommended-high-price-2-17611/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:29:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17611 We recommend 10 high-end Japanese whiskies with a purchase price of over 10,000 yen. In the higher price range, all products meet the voluntary standards for Japanese whisky, and most of them are so popular around the world that they are hard to find at a premium price.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/recommended-low-price-2-15171/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:12:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15171 We recommend 10 Japanese whiskies that can be purchased for up to 5,000 yen. Although some products in the lower price range do not meet the definition of Japanese whisky, we have carefully selected products that are a blend of Japanese produced and imported original whisky with very good cost performance!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-classicaledition-2-11334/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:39:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=11334 While maintaining the concept of using the world's five great whiskeys that have been further matured in the Chichibu environment, the new product pursues a more classical taste. The high ratio of malt and the gentle smokiness of the whiskey create a pleasant harmony in the multiple layers of aroma.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ichirosmalt-classicaledition-2-10604/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:33:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10604 This product pursues a more classical taste while maintaining the concept of using the world's five major whiskies that have been further aged in the environment of Chichibu. The ratio of malt unshirted sake and the gentle smoky create a pleasant harmony in the layers of aroma that overlap many times.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-maltgrain-barshow2020-2-8506/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:33:31 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8506 Whiskies such as Ichirose Malt, which is now hard to find on a global level, are sold every year in limited quantities as commemorative bottles. This year's bottle is a commemorative bottle for the Tokyo International Bar Show 2020, and is limited to 223 bottles. It will be a very valuable bottle.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/malt-duo-komagatake-chichibu-2021-6572/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:23:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=6572 In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whiskey Chichibu Distillery began exchanging malt liquor and maturing it in their respective locations. With this in mind, in 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whiskey Chichibu Distillery began exchanging malt whiskey from each other and maturing it in their respective locations.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-malt-double-distilleries-chichibu-komagatake-2021-2-8421/ Fri, 07 May 2021 10:20:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8421 This project, launched by two highly motivated distilleries in pursuit of new possibilities for Japanese whisky, began six years ago in April 2015 with the exchange of each other's raw spirits (new pots). After maturing in two different environments, the raw spirits were blended in each location and expressed as a new character.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-maltgrain-japanese-blended-2021-2-13646/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:55:25 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13646 The refreshing acidity that blends in with the weighty sweetness like brown sugar and the barrel incense filled with the memory of the aging cellar will be aftertaste and continue comfortably in the mouth forever.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/5552-5552/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:06:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=5453 This is the first time in Japan that blended malt has been commercialized by exchanging the stocks of the new spirit state.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-malt-chichibu-the-peated-2018-2-5380/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:33:24 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=5274 This whisky is a well-balanced batting of various unique malts and grains matured in Chichibu. It is an all-round whisky that can be enjoyed on the rocks, with water or with soda.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-malt-grain-505-2-14032/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:16:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14032 Ichiro's Malt & Grain 505 is a whisky that can taste a malt feeling firmly because it raises the malt ratio than the current white label.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-malt-double-distilleryes-2-14242/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:16:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14242 We battered malt raw sake from Hanyu Distillery and Chichibu Distillery, and Hanyu Distillery's malt raw sake uses "sherry barrels" mainly from puncheon barrels, and "Mizunara barrels" are used for the malt unshuil at Chichibu Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-malt-mizunara-wood-reserve-2-14305/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:54:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14305 Mizunara Wood Reserve's raw sake is made from hanyu distillery's malt raw liquor as a key malt, and several kinds of malt whisky are batted. It was then re-aged at Mizunara Reserve Vat.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-whitelabel-2-14513/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:18:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14513 The original sake aged at Chichibu Distillery is made with key malts, and unique original sake is blended.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-maltgrain-limited-edition-2-14640/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:03:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14640 This Limited Edition is a higher grade version of Ichiro's Malt's White Label (World Blended Whiskey). This whisky is made by blending Ichiro's Malt's own malt and grain whisky with malt and grain whisky imported from overseas.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-wine-wood-reserve-2-14677/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:04:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14677 La liqueur brute de malt de cuve et plusieurs autres malts proviennent de la distillerie Hanyu. Ces sakés originaux sont mûris dans des fûts de vin rouge en chêne français.]]>