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/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/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/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-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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/komagatake-ipa-cask-finish-2-14508/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:44:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14508 Refreshing hops and aftertasto, the flavor is like beer. Finish in an empty barrel of Minami Shinshu Beer IPA.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-komagadake-2020-2-10656/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:28:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10656 "Single Malt Komagatake Limited Edition 2020" was released on September 16, 2020 with a limited edition of 15,000 bottles from Marus Shinshu Distillery of Honbo Shuzo. Vating malts aged in sherry and American white oak barrels. A mild sweet aroma with ripe plum scents and refined honey and vanilla.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marswhisky-asagimadara-2-10567/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:46:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10567 Released on September 23, 2020. Mars Shinshu Distillery 35th Anniversary Memorial Whiskey. Malt whisky aged for more than 8 years distilled in the first pot still of Mars Shinshu Distillery is blended with domestic grain whiskey that has also been aged for more than 8 years. The refreshing aroma and taste reminiscent of the forest at the foot of the Central Alps surrounding the distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-limited-edition-2019-2-10193/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:36:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10193 Released in September 2019. "Komagatake Limited Edition 2019" is a limited quantity (11,497 bottles) single malt whisky made from malt ungain sake aged in bourbon barrels and American white oak barrels in the beautiful natural environment of Shinshu.]]>