https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:28:40 +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/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/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/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/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/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/new-tsunuki-2025-2-47372/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:27:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47372 Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture will release Single Malt Tsunuki 2025 Edition, available mid-January. The year 2025 will probably be the first release of Japanese whisky, Single Malt Tsunuki. Released around January every year, it is one of the Japanese single malts that can be bought for less than 10,000 yen. We will introduce the […]]]> 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/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/new-mars-malt-duo-tunuki-akkeshi-2-46478/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:17:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46478 Vatted malt Japanese whisky by exchange of original Japanese whisky. Tsunuki x Akkeshi will be released in late November. Hombo Shuzo released Komagatake x Chichibu malt duo in 2021. This second release will be Tsunuki x Akkeshi Distillery. This time blending the original sake made at the two distilleries, which started distilling in the same […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/marstunukidistillery-2-45978/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:45:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45978 Tsunuki Distillery is the birthplace of the Hombo Sake Brewery, which represents Kagoshima Satsuma with 150 years of tradition and history, and is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery and the Komagatake distillery share the same sake quality, and the former residence of the Hombo family, "Hojo", a renovated Japanese-style house, is full of emotion. ]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marskomagatakedistillery-2-45595/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:36:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45595 Founded in 1872. Hombo Shuzo, a general liquor manufacturer including shochu and wine, revived the distillery in 2011 after it was closed in 1922 due to the whisky depression. Kiichiro Iwai, known as the man who sent Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey, to Scotland, was once involved in the distillery as an advisor. It is also known for being the first distillery in Japan to exchange sake with other distilleries, something that had never been done before.]]> 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/new-komagatake-ipa-2024-2-43992/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:18:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43992 Lottery applications for Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Bottled in 2024 from Hombo Shuzo are now open. Features, price, and lottery application procedures are explained. The popular “Komagatake IPA Cask Finish” series has been released every year since 2020. The number of bottles sold is limited to less than 3,000, and it is difficult […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/new-mars-panchala-ganesa-2-43566/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:33:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43566 MARS MALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”. Now available by lot from Honbo Shuzo Mars Whisky. Features, price, and how to purchase. Information about the lottery sales of “Mars Malt Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa” has been released on the official website of Hombo Shuzo Co. Lottery applications will be accepted until July 15, 24:00. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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/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/new-mars-the-ya03-2-41349/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:24:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41349 New products from Hombo Brewery’s popular [MARS Y.A.] series, aged in the Yakushima aging cellar, are now on sale by lottery. Lottery sales information is also introduced. 1. Web lottery application Click here for the official Hombo Shuzo mail order website WEB lottery application form. Application period: Wednesday, April 17, 10 AM Lottery results: Winners […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-9y-cask-no-1842-2-41010/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:01:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41010 Limited edition from Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery. Review of Single Cask Komagatake AGED 9 YEARS Cask No. 1842. Characteristics, price, and how to purchase. The Komagatake Single Cask series is released annually. This year’s edition is limited to 269 bottles and uses 50 ppm sherry hogshead. 1. What is Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd. “Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd.” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-small-batch-2024-2-41006/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:44:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41006 Review of Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery’s limited edition Single Malt Komagatake 9 Year Small Batch 2024. Characteristics, prices, and how to purchase are explained. Komagatake 9 Year Old Small Batch 2023 won the Best Japanese Single Malt (Japan’s highest award) Single Malt Category (Small Batch) at the WWA. This year’s product won the Category Winner […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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/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/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/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/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/new-tsunuki-2024-2-37259/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:40:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37259 Hombo Shuzo has received information about the lottery for the Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition. The application period is from December 25 to January 12. Last year’s 2023 Edition won the [SFWSC 2023 Best of class (world’s highest award) in the Japanese whisky category], and Single Malt Tsunuki 6th Anniversary of Mars Tsunuki Distillery won […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/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/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/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/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/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/new-komagatake-2023edition-2-30139/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:54:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30139 The 2023 Edition is a single malt whisky 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/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/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/new-cosmo-winecask-2023-2-28694/ Tue, 23 May 2023 04:23:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28694 A blended malt whisky in which "Mars Maltage Cosmo", which expresses complexity and depth by vatting multiple malt wines, is additionally aged (finished) in empty casks used for red wine.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-no1665-2-28556/ Tue, 23 May 2023 02:22:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28556 Single Cask Komagatake Cask No.1665 is a whisky made from one carefully selected barrel of Heavily Peated Barrel aged for more than 9 years in bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-komagatake-aged-9-years-2-28440/ Mon, 22 May 2023 08:54:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28440 Komagatake AGED 9 YEARS is a single malt whisky bottled after carefully selecting and vatting several barrels of original sake aged for more than 9 years in Shinshu.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-no2026-2-28046/ Mon, 15 May 2023 03:46:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28046 This is a single cask whisky, carefully selected and bottled from a single cask distilled at the Mars Shinshu Distillery and aged in a sherry butt.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-the-ya02-2-27738/ Mon, 08 May 2023 08:56:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27738 Fruit aroma that evokes a warm climate, smoky flavor reminiscent of the mysterious scene when fog covers the forests of Yakushima, and aroma reminiscent of sea breezes.]]> 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/new-mars-the-ya02-2-27096/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:56:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27096 Distilled at the Mars Shinshu and Mars Tsunuki distilleries and aged in the Yakushima aging cellar. Blended malt Japanese whisky blended mainly with bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/luckycat-mayluna-2-25913/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:16:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25913 This blended whisky is characterized by its "aroma from the use of cherry casks" and the "peppery taste" that follows.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marsmalt-le-papillon-leptideaamurensis-2-25831/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:49:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25831 Distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery in December 2015. Bottled in February 2022 with vatting of two barrels, one with cherry wood for the mirror plate and the other aged in bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-marsmalt-le-papillon-leptideaamurensis-2-25424/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:47:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25424 The 14th edition of the Papillon series, using malt base spirit distilled in 2015. Vatting of two barrels, one with cherry wood for the mirror plate and the other aged in bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-luckycat-mayluna-2-24737/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:20:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24737 “The Lucky Cat” is a series of blended whiskies featuring cats with rich personalities, created using the blending techniques of Mars Whisky. The series was started in honor of the cat-loving president of the Honbo Shuzo, and is the eighth in the “Lucky Cat series”, which has been on sale since 2015. The motif of […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-2023-edition-2-24606/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:56:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24606 Vatting of malt aged in a variety of barrels, mainly bourbon barrels. The taste is full, thick, fresh, fruity, and deep.]]> 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/new-tsunuki-2023-2-24122/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:17:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24122 Single malt whisky vatted with malt whisky aged in various casks, mainly bourbon barrels. 47,000 bottles sold.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-6th-anniversary-2-23973/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:51:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=23973 The characteristic vanilla flavor of the bourbon barrels is in full bloom. The texture is mellow, with a clean sweetness of citrus and chocolate cream.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-tsunuki-2-20141/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:15:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20141 The 6th YOIYO present campaign is "Mars Tsunuki distillery goods set of 3 items + YOIYO Mars Tsunuki distillery set of 10 items".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2022-edition-2-20135/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:02:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20135 Japanese Whisky, Komagadake 2022 Edition. This single malt whisky is made primarily from bourbon barrel-aged whisky, accented with sherry cask-aged whisky and port cask-aged whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/le-papillon-c-brillantinus-2-20120/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:46:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20120 This whisky is non-peated and has no peculiarities, and you can enjoy the full flavor of plum wine barrel aging. It has a sweet, sour, and astringent taste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-2022edition-2-19547/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:15:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19547 Information on the release of Single Malt Komagatake 2022 Edition (limited quantity) has been released on the official website of Hombo Shuzo Co.The release date is September 16. The limited quantity is 60,000 bottles. You can already apply for the lottery at Hombo Shuzo's official mail order shop.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2022-2-19336/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:15:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19336 It is brewed at Minami Shinshu Beer Komagatake Brewery using plenty of hops, and is brewed in empty barrels with India Pale Ale (IPA) lying down.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-ipa-2022-2-19467/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:50:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19467 The aroma is reminiscent of fresh citrus derived from hops, the taste is clear with grapefruit and herbs, and the finish is crisp and bitter.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-the-ya01-2-19300/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:06:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19300 Vacating mainly malt sake distilled in Shinshu and Tsunuki and aged in bourbon barrels. A fruit incense reminiscent of a tropical country and a flavor reminiscent of the sea breeze is one that is typical of Yakushima.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mars-the-ya01-2-18348/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:40:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18348 Distilled at the Mars Shinshu Distillery and the Mars Tsunuki Distillery, respectively, and aged in the Yakushima aging cellar owned by Mars.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-kakuuchibase-2-17657/ Mon, 30 May 2022 05:31:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17657 Private bottle of single malt Komagatake's Kakuuchi Base Popup SHIBUYA. It is a wine cask-scented whiskey aged for 6 years.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-christian-drouin-2-17518/ Wed, 25 May 2022 08:33:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17518 It is a single malt Komagatake Calvadoscas skask finish. Using Calvados barrels from Christian Drouin. Balanced taste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/youtube-tsunuki2020-2-16821/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:22:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16821 Youtube video distribution, the third! We will explore the charm of Mars whisky in "Single Malt Whisky Tsunuki 2022 Edition".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-2014-no-1841-2-16357/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:34:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16357 Single cask distilled in 2014 and aged in 7 years at Mars Shinshu Distillery. Aged barrels are sherry hogs head. Limited to 287 rare whiskies.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/luckycat-luna-2-16345/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:04:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16345 Mansanija and Oroloso's double sherry is a good whisky with cospa, with a blend that complements each other in a good way.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/info-catalog-hombo-2-15422/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:49:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15422 The sixth "Hombo Shuzo" catalog page for products where Japanese whisky can be purchased is now available. The information on Japanese whisky sales scattered all over the Web is organized by maker and brand, including products released in the past, in an easy-to-understand manner.]]> 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/singlecask-komagatake-2013-no1663-2-13854/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:09:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13854 A single cask that was distilled in 2013 at the Mars Shinshu Distillery and aged for 7 years. The aged barrel is a bourbon barrel. Limited to 199 rare whiskeys.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-no1834-2-13865/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:09:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13865 Distilled in 2014 at Mars Shinshu Distillery. Limited to 242 rare whiskies.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-sherry-hogshead-claudewhisky-2-13532/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:13:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13532 A private bottle of CLAUDE WHISKY was released from Honbo Shuzo. Aged for about 5 years at Sherry Hoggs head. Limited quantity.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tsunuki-2022-edition-2-13165/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:06:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13165 The gorgeous and sweet aroma, the sweetness of the fruit combined with the woody and sweet taste of the bourbon barrels make for a pleasant finish.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-voyager-estate-2-12881/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:28:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12881 Single Malt Komagatake is mainly exported overseas.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-voyager-estate-2-12327/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:37:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12327 Single Malt Komagatake Voyager Estate Wine Cask Finish Bottled in 2021" will be released from Honbo Shuzo in December 2021. (Limited to 950 bottles)This product seems to be for export overseas (mainly to Australia) and is already sold out in Japan with a very small distribution.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-tsunuki2022-edition-2-12339/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:07:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12339 "Single Malt Tsunuki 2022 Edition" is a single malt whiskey released in 2022 that is distilled from 2017 to 2018 and is mainly vatted with malt raw liquor aged in a bourbon barrel.]]> 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/singlecask-tsunuki-2021-2-12507/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:30:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12507 This is the first single cask that uses raw sake (distilled in 2018) distilled in the second season of Tsunuki Distillery operation.]]> 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/dake-kanba-brandy-2-12346/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:51:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12346 "Mars Whiskey Dakekanba" was aged for another one and a half years in the barrel used for aging Tokachi brandy. It is a malt whiskey that combines the sweet scent of brandy and the honey scent with the characteristics of "Dakekanba", and has a pleasant peat scent and a smooth finish for a long time]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2021-edition-2-9820/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:29:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9820 "Single Malt Komagatake 2021 Edition" is a single malt whisky bottled in 2021 mainly vated malt raw liquor aged in bourbon barrel and sherry barrel. Please enjoy the taste with a fruity aroma and a gentle sweetness like ripe persimmons.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2021-2-8485/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:07:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8485 A single malt whiskey finished in barrels that have been laid down with India Pale Ale (IPA), a medium-dark beer brewed with plenty of hops at Minami Shinshu Beer Komagatake Brewery. Refreshing citrus and herbal aroma, clear sweetness reminiscent of grapefruit and orange, and a crisp bitter finish.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/cosmo-manzanilla-2021-2-7194/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:21:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=7194 The nose is fresh and slightly spicy. On the palate it is mild, buttery, bitter chocolate, sweet and elegant. This is a very easy drinking whisky, with a calm sweetness that comes out gently in the middle and latter part of the bottle.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/team-mars-double-individuals-2-7074/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:17:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=7074 TEAM MARS DOUBLE INDIVIDUALS is a blended malt whisky based on the images of two female professional golfers under contract with the MARS brand, combining Scotch malt distilled in Scotland, which is said to be the birthplace of golf, and Japanese malt produced by the MARS Shinshu Distillery. This is a blended malt whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/le-papillon-monk-swallowtail-6777/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:22:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=6777 Mars Malt Le Papillon" is a series that uses butterflies that live in Japan as a motif to express the beauty of Japan's seasonal climate and natural environment that forms the maturing environment for whiskey. This is the eleventh in the series, and the first in the series to use malt raw material distilled at the Mars Tsunuki distillery.]]> 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/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/iwai-tradition-2-13870/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:23:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13870 It is characterized by a complex and pleasant aroma with a heavy and satisfying aroma that comes from grains.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/single-malt-tsunuki-the-first-2-13880/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:51:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13880 "Single Malt Tsunuki THE FIRST" is the first single malt whisky to bear the name of "Tsunuki", the birthplace of Marus Tsunuki Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-yakushima-aging-2021-2-13886/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:55:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13886 A complex and balanced single malt whisky intertwined with the sweetness unique to bourbon barrels and the sweetness of ripe fruits, and a firm peat feeling.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/iwai-tradition-sherry-cask-finish-2-13913/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:56:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13913 In addition to the original rich flavor of Iwai Tradition, it is a whisky that can feel a balance of brown sugar derived from sherry barrels, aromas like maple syrup and elegant sweetness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/4722-4722/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:57:02 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=4642 A new product was released by Honbo Shuzo on March 26, 2021.Information about the product was posted on the official website on March 26.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagadake-yakushima-2021-2-3800/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:14:28 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=3676 Limited release on March 22, 2021, distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery and aged on Yakushima. Vatting mainly with malt whiskey aged for 3 to 5 years in No. 1 bourbon barrel. The rich sweet scent of vanilla, the fruit aroma reminiscent of bananas, and the smoky flavor derived from peat are impressive.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-lucky-cat-choco-2-4281/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:08:10 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=3552 The Lucky Cat is a series of blended whiskies created using the blending techniques of Mars Whisky, with a motif of unique cats.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marswhisky-saigodon-2-14019/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:57:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14019 Blended whisky arranged by a blender at Tsunuki Distillery, inspired by the Eiji of the Restoration [Saigo Takamori].]]>